Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
Indian Government Delays Formation of Selection Panels
By Isha

The Indian government has yet to notify the selection committees required to appoint members to the Data Protection Board, stalling the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. This delay hampers the establishment of a regulatory body meant to oversee data privacy and adjudicate disputes. Stakeholders express concern that without these panels, the enforcement of critical privacy protections.
Read full story at Economic Times