Chapter V · Data Protection Board of India
Section 24: Officers and employees of the Board
Section 24 lets the Board hire the officers and staff it needs to function, with the Central Government's prior approval and on prescribed terms.
- Chapter
- Chapter V · Data Protection Board of India
- Status
- In force
- In force since
- 13 November 2025
- Applies to
- Data Protection Board
- Official citation
- DPDP Act, 2023, s.24
- Reading time
- 2 min
- Updated
- August 2026
At a glance
Section 24 empowers the Board to appoint the officers and employees necessary to discharge its functions, with the previous approval of the Central Government and on the terms and conditions prescribed. This section is in force since 13 November 2025.
Key takeaways
- The Board may appoint officers and employees it needs, with the Central Government's prior approval [24].
- Their terms of service are as prescribed.
Who should read this
Read this only for completeness; it is an internal staffing power for the Board and has no direct company obligation.
In plain language
Section 24 is a staffing provision: it gives the Board the people it needs to operate, subject to government approval and prescribed service terms.
The text of the law
Section 24: Officers and employees of the Board
24 The Board may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, appoint the officers and employees necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions, on the prescribed terms and conditions.
Wording summarised from the enacted Act. Always confirm against the official Gazette text for authoritative language.
What this means for you
- No company impact; it simply resources the regulator that will handle your matters.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Board hire its own staff?
Does Section 24 affect companies?
Sources
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY)
- DPDP Rules, 2025Notified 13–14 November 2025
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