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While setting up the Data Protection Board's advisory panel discussion, a CS explains the qualifications for Board members under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Which statement is correct?

Members must be persons of ability, integrity and standing with special knowledge or practical experience in areas such as data governance, information technology, digital economy or law, and at least one must be a law expert. Section 19 of the DPDP Act, 2023 provides this, with appointment by the Central Government.

  1. AMembers must have special knowledge or practical experience in fields such as data governance, and at least one member must be an expert in lawCorrect
  2. BAll members must be serving judges of the High Court
  3. CMembers are elected by data fiduciaries from among themselves
  4. DAt least one member must be a chartered accountant

Explanation

Section 19 provides that the Chairperson and Members are appointed by the Central Government and must be persons of ability, integrity and standing with special knowledge or practical experience in fields including data governance, ICT, digital economy, law and regulation, and at least one among them must be an expert in law. No judge, election or chartered accountant requirement exists.

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