DPDP reference
Rule 21: Terms of appointment and service of Board officers and employees
Last checked 6 Nov 2026
With the Central Government's previous approval, the Board appoints the officers and employees it needs (Rule 21(1)). The Sixth Schedule sets their terms, including deputation for up to five years, gratuity, travel, medical assistance, leave and conduct rules.
- 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 21; G.S.R. 892(E), corrigenda
Questions
Where do the Board's staff come from?
Largely on deputation for up to five years from government bodies and public sector enterprises (Sixth Schedule, paragraph 1).
Related
- Section 24: Officers and employees of Board
- Rule 18: Salary, allowances and terms of Chairperson and Members
- Section 25: Members and officers to be public servants
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