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title: "Chapter V: Data Protection Board of India"
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description: "Chapter V of the DPDP Act, 2023 (Data Protection Board of India): sections 18 to 26, with in-force status and plain-English explanations."
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# Chapter V: Data Protection Board of India

- [Section 18: Establishment of Board](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-18-establishment-of-board/) — In force since 13 November 2025
- [Section 19: Composition and qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-19-composition-and-qualifications-for-appointment-of-chairperson-and-members/) — In force since 13 November 2025
- [Section 20: Salary, allowances payable to and term of office](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-20-salary-allowances-payable-to-and-term-of-office/) — In force since 13 November 2025
- [Section 21: Disqualifications for appointment and continuation as Chairperson and Members of Board](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-21-disqualifications-for-appointment-and-continuation-as-chairperson-and-members-of-board/) — In force since 13 November 2025
- [Section 22: Resignation by Members and filling of vacancy](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-22-resignation-by-members-and-filling-of-vacancy/) — In force since 13 November 2025
- [Section 23: Proceedings of Board](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-23-proceedings-of-board/) — In force since 13 November 2025
- [Section 24: Officers and employees of Board](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-24-officers-and-employees-of-board/) — In force since 13 November 2025
- [Section 25: Members and officers to be public servants](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-25-members-and-officers-to-be-public-servants/) — In force since 13 November 2025
- [Section 26: Powers of Chairperson](https://dpdp.myndsolution.com/wiki/act/section-26-powers-of-chairperson/) — In force since 13 November 2025