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# Rule 20. Functioning of Board as digital office

DPDP Rules, 2025 · G.S.R. 846(E)

## In simple words

The Board works as a digital office and may hold proceedings without anyone needing to be physically present.

- **What this means for you**: You may be able to take part in proceedings online.

- **What this means for businesses**: Expect digital filings and hearings.

- **Everyday example**: A hearing on a complaint takes place by video.

## Who it applies to

The Board.

## Related sections and Schedules

- [Section 28. Procedure to be followed by Board](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-28/)

Official text as notified

Source: [MeitY copy of the Gazette, page 31](https://www.meity.gov.in/static/uploads/2025/11/53450e6e5dc0bfa85ebd78686cadad39.pdf#page=31). Printed dashes are shown as colons; the wording is unchanged.

The Board shall function as a digital office, without prejudice to its power to summon and enforce the attendance of any person and examine her on oath, may adopt techno-legal measures to conduct proceedings in a manner that does not require physical presence of any individual.

## When this takes effect

- Whole rule **In force since 13 November 2025**

Source: [G.S.R. 843(E)](https://www.meity.gov.in/static/uploads/2025/11/c56ceae6c383460ca69577428d36828b.pdf) and [rule 1](https://www.meity.gov.in/static/uploads/2025/11/53450e6e5dc0bfa85ebd78686cadad39.pdf). [All deadlines](https://dpdpr.in/deadlines/)