Privacy Law Roundup — August 06, 2026

India: Regulatory Updates and Board Operationalization

MeitY has officially initiated the process to operationalize the Data Protection Board of India by inviting applications for its Chairperson and members. This critical step signifies the government’s progress towards establishing the enforcement body for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA). The Board will play a pivotal role in adjudicating compliance and imposing penalties under the new privacy law. ([Source](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiyAFBVV95cUxOaVR4MW9NWUdLSkM5eEVJNFlNeWJBVVRRNzhaU3d0VGdlMlh0V0ExNlNrU2lUdllVMGpYdFFGQ3lIZ1ky