Published: 23 December 2025Governance
President Gives Assent to Digital Personal Data Protection Amendment Act, 2025
The President of India gave assent to the Digital Personal Data Protection Amendment Act, 2025, which operationalises the enforcement provisions of the parent Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The amendment establishes the Data Protection Board of India as a statutory body with adjudicatory powers to hear complaints and impose penalties for data breaches.
The Act strengthens the grievance redressal mechanism by mandating Data Fiduciaries to appoint a Consent Manager and provide a clear process for data principals to withdraw consent. Penalties for violations can range up to ₹250 crore. The Board will function as a digital-first body, conducting proceedings electronically. India's data protection framework now covers over 800 million internet users.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the **President Gives Assent to Digital Personal Data Protection Amendment Act, 2025** and why was it introduced?
The President of India gave assent to the Digital Personal Data Protection Amendment Act, 2025, which operationalises the enforcement provisions of the parent Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The amendment establishes the Data Protection Board of India as a statutory body with adjudicatory powers to hear complaints and impose penalties f
What are the key provisions of the **President Gives Assent to Digital Personal Data Protection Amendment Act, 2025**?
President gave assent to Digital Personal Data Protection Amendment Act, 2025, operationalising enforcement provisions of parent DPDP Act, 2023 Establishes Data Protection Board of India as statutory body with adjudicatory powers to hear complaints and impose penalties for data breaches Mandates Data Fiduciaries to appoint Consent Manager and provide clear process for data principals to withdraw consent
Which earlier law or scheme does **President Gives Assent to Digital Personal Data Protection Amendment Act, 2025** replace?
**President Gives Assent to Digital Personal Data Protection Amendment Act, 2025** replaces **earlier legislation/scheme**. Mandates Data Fiduciaries to appoint Consent Manager and provide clear process for data principals to withdraw consent
Which ministry is responsible for implementing **President Gives Assent to Digital Personal Data Protection Amendment Act, 2025**?
**the concerned Ministry** is responsible. Penalties for violations can range up to ₹250 crore; Board will function as digital-first body conducting proceedings electronically
What is the expected impact of **President Gives Assent to Digital Personal Data Protection Amendment Act, 2025** on India's development goals?
India's data protection framework now covers over 800 million internet users
