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The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 will be implemented in phases, with the Data Protection Board of India becoming operational after the government notifies relevant ______.

  1. rules
  2. amendments
  3. judgments
  4. policies

Answer: rules

DPDP Act, 2023: Framework legislation requiring detailed rules for operationalization. Implementation process: (a) Government drafts rules on: consent mechanisms, data fiduciary obligations, grievance redressal, Board procedures, (b) Public consultation on draft rules, (c) Final notification of rules, (d) Data Protection Board becomes operational, (e) Compliance timeline for entities. Current status (2024): Rules under consultation; Board not yet constituted. Illustrates gap between legislative enactment and effective implementation in complex regulatory areas.

Topic Digital Governance - DPDP Act Implementation
Exam Relevance Legislative implementation process question for UPSC Prelims and current affairs exams
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