The Central Government has officially released the Commencement Notification for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, explaining when each provision will come into effect. Three-Phase Rollout: Phase 1 – Effective November 13, 2025 Phase 2 – Effective November 13, 2026 Phase 3 – Effective May 13, 2027 This update explains: Key sections notified in each phase Definitions, establishment of the Data Protection Board of India, and governance powers Consent rules, rights of data principals.