Digital data protection inquiry procedure requires independent digital functioning, recorded reasons, natural justice, and hearing before interim or final action.

The Board must function independently and, as far as practicable, as a digital office for digital receipt, allocation, hearing and decision-making. It must assess whether sufficient grounds justify an inquiry, record written reasons when closing or pursuing proceedings, and conduct inquiries under principles of natural justice. It has civil-court powers to summon persons, receive affidavit evidence, require documents and inspect records, while being barred from disrupting access to premises or taking custody of items that adversely affect day-to-day functioning. Interim orders and post-inquiry action require an opportunity of hearing.

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