DPDP reference
Rule 17: Appointment of Chairperson and other Members
Last checked 6 Nov 2026
The Government forms two search and selection committees: one chaired by the Cabinet Secretary to recommend a Chairperson, and one chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to recommend other Members. Each has two experts of repute (Rule 17(1) and (2)). The Government appoints after considering suitability (Rule 17(3)).
- Applies to
- The Central Government, the Board and its staff. A business meets this rule only when it appears before the Board.
- Starts
- 13 Nov 2025, in force (Rule 1(2)).
- Penalty
- None of its own. This rule sets out how the law works and places no duty on a business.
- Source
- G.S.R. 846(E), Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, rule 17; G.S.R. 892(E), corrigenda
Questions
Who selects the Board Chairperson?
The Central Government, after a recommendation from a committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary (Rule 17).
Related
- Section 19: Composition and qualifications of the Board
- Rule 18: Salary, allowances and terms of Chairperson and Members
- Section 18: Establishment of Board
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