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Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the Central Government is forming the Data Protection Board. Which composition requirement is stated for the Chairperson and other Members?

Members must be persons of ability, integrity and standing with special knowledge or practical experience in areas such as data governance, ICT, digital economy, law or techno-regulation, and at least one must be a law expert. Section 19 provides this, with appointment made by the Central Government.

  1. AAll members must be retired High Court judges
  2. BEach must have special knowledge or experience in fields such as data governance, and at least one must be an expert in lawCorrect
  3. CMembers must be chosen by the Board's own Chairperson
  4. DAt least one member must be a chartered accountant

Explanation

Section 19(3) requires persons of ability, integrity and standing with special knowledge or practical experience in fields including data governance, ICT, digital economy, law and techno-regulation, and at least one among them must be an expert in law. Appointment is by the Central Government, not by the Chairperson, and no judge or accountant requirement exists.

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