DPDP reference

Section 20: Salary, allowances and term of office

Last checked 6 Nov 2026

Salary, allowances and terms are prescribed, and may not be varied to a Member's disadvantage after appointment (s.20(1)). The term is two years, with eligibility for reappointment (s.20(2)).

Applies to
The Central Government and the Data Protection Board of India. A business meets this section only when it appears before the Board.
Starts
13 Nov 2025, in force (G.S.R. 843(E), item (a)).
Penalty
None of its own. This section sets out how the law works and places no duty on a business.
Source
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (22 of 2023), section 20; G.S.R. 843(E), commencement

Questions

How long is a Board Member's term?

Two years, with eligibility for reappointment (s.20(2)).

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