Section 21: Resignation and Removal
Chapter: Data Protection Board of India
Overview
Provisions for resignation and removal of Board members. This section falls under the "Data Protection Board of India" chapter of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, which was enacted to establish a comprehensive framework for data protection in India.
Key Points of Section 21
- Board members can resign by giving notice to the Central Government
- Central Government can remove a member for misbehavior, incapacity, or conviction
- Removal process includes opportunity for the member to be heard
Who This Applies To
Board governance and accountability framework
Compliance Action Steps
- Monitor Board composition changes that may affect proceedings
- Understand removal grounds for context on Board accountability
- Track any pending Board vacancies
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