/Glossary · Defined term
Member
Defined in section 2(q) of the Act.
Act, section 2(q)
(q) “Member” means a Member of the Board and includes the Chairperson;
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 defines the term "Member" to mean a Member of the Board. The Board is the regulatory body referenced throughout the law. By defining the term in this straightforward way, the text creates a standard shorthand to refer to the individuals who make up this body. The definition explicitly states that the Chairperson of the Board is included in the meaning of a "Member." This ensures that whenever the Act mentions rules, powers, or conditions applying to a "Member," those provisions automatically apply to the Chairperson as well. While the Chairperson holds a distinct title, this definition confirms they are fundamentally treated as a Member of the Board under the law.
Key points
- The term "Member" refers to an individual serving on the Board (Section 2(q)).
- The definition expressly includes the Chairperson of the Board as a Member (Section 2(q)).
Common misreadings
- Assuming that the Chairperson is entirely separate from the regular Members of the Board, when the definition explicitly includes the Chairperson as a Member.
Interpretation prepared from the official text only, 9 September 2026. The official text above prevails.
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