Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu, an officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS), has been appointed as the Director General of the Data Protection Authority (DPA).

The appointment of a Permanent Director General to DPA marks an important step in strengthening Sri Lanka's personal data protection and enforcing the privacy framework outlined in the Personal Data Protection Act No. 9 of 2022, as amended by Act No. 22 of 2025, the Department of Government Information said in a statement.

Atapattu who will provide leadership to the Authority brings with him extensive experience both in the private and public sector, including in senior management roles.

"The Board looks forward to working with Mr Atapattu as he l...