Ch IPreliminary
S.1 Short title and commencementS.2 DefinitionsS.3 Application and scopeCh IIObligations of Data Fiduciary
S.4 Grounds for processingS.5 NoticeS.6 ConsentS.7 Certain legitimate usesS.8 Data Fiduciary obligationsS.9 Children’s dataS.10 Significant Data FiduciaryCh IIIRights and duties of Data Principal
S.11 Right to accessS.12 Correction and erasureS.13 Grievance redressalS.14 Right to nominateS.15 Duties of the Data PrincipalCh IVSpecial provisions
S.16 Transfer outside IndiaS.17 ExemptionsCh VData Protection Board of India
S.18 Establishment of the BoardS.19 Composition of the BoardS.20 Salary and term of officeS.21 DisqualificationsS.22 Resignation and vacanciesS.23 Proceedings of the BoardS.24 Officers and employeesS.25 Members as public servantsS.26 Powers of the ChairpersonCh VIBoard powers and procedure
S.27 Powers and functions of the BoardS.28 Procedure followed by the BoardCh VIIAppeal and dispute resolution
S.29 Appeal to the Appellate TribunalS.30 Tribunal orders as a decreeS.31 Alternate dispute resolutionS.32 Voluntary undertakingCh VIIIPenalties
S.33 Penalties and the ScheduleS.34 Penalties to Consolidated FundCh IXMiscellaneous
S.35 Good-faith protectionS.36 Power to call for informationS.37 Blocking of accessS.38 Consistency with other lawsS.39 Bar of jurisdictionS.40 Power to make rulesS.41 Laying of rules before ParliamentS.42 Power to amend the ScheduleS.43 Power to remove difficultiesS.44 Amendments to other ActsInstitution
The Appellate Tribunal is the body that hears appeals against the Board's orders. Under the Act it is the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT).
TL;DR
The Appellate Tribunal is the body that hears appeals against Data Protection Board orders, and under the DPDP Act it is the TDSAT (Sections 2(a) and 29). Appeals must be filed within 60 days, and the Tribunal runs as a digital office aiming to decide within six months.
Any person aggrieved by an order or direction made by the Board under this Act may prefer an appeal before the Appellate Tribunal.
If a person disagrees with a Board order, they can appeal to the Appellate Tribunal, which is the TDSAT. Appeals must be filed within sixty days.
The Tribunal functions, as far as practicable, as a digital office and aims to dispose of appeals within six months.
A company fined by the Board can appeal that penalty to the Appellate Tribunal within sixty days.
Which body is the Appellate Tribunal?
The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT).
How long do I have to appeal?
Sixty days from receipt of the Board's order, extendable for sufficient cause.
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