‘Govt in the process of appointing Data Protection Board members’
MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the govt will notify the board as soon as the selection process is over
The government is in the process of selecting the members of the Data Protection Board (DPB) and will notify the board soon, minister of state for electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar has reportedly said.
According to a report, the ministry is currently working on the criteria to select the chairperson and the members of the board and will notify it as soon as the process is over.
“Consultations with all relevant stakeholders will be held shortly. Wherever required, opinions of appropriate experts and stakeholders will also be taken,” Chandrasekhar
was quoted as saying.
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, 2023, became law earlier this month.
The Bill was introduced in the Parliament on August 3 and passed by both houses by August 9.
