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Sections 18–28Breach & Enforcement
Data Protection Board of India (DPB)
The Data Protection Board of India is the body established for the Act's specified statutory functions.
Meaning and legal context
Its powers include relevant inquiries, directions and monetary penalties under applicable commencement phases. It is not a private certification body or issuer of general product-compliance seals.
Practical application
Distinguish official directions and notifications from vendor claims.
Official sources and editorial review
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