How does the Data Protection Board of India function under the 2025 Rules?

Reviewed by: Santosh Raut
Senior IT Architect & Privacy Technology Consultant
Last Updated: 05 June 2026

Answer:

The Data Protection Board of India is established as a digital-by-design body. Citizens can file complaints and track them online through a dedicated portal and mobile app. The Board functions as an independent adjudicating body that inquires into breaches and imposes penalties. Appeals against its orders lie with the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT).
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