India’s Data Protection Board: The Enforcer That Isn’t There Yet

Introduction and Legislative Background The data protection law of India has been in development for many years and is currently at a crucial point. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act) is a major piece of legislation that establishes a comprehensive framework for the protection of personal data. Nevertheless, there have been delays in the establishment of the enforcement agency of the Act, namely, the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI). The DPDP Act got its...