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Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu appointed Director General of Data Protection Authority | Daily FT

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What to know about Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu appointed Director General of Data Protection Authority

The article announces the appointment of Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu as Director General of Sri Lanka's Data Protection Authority (DPA), highlighting his qualifications and experience. It emphasizes the appointment's role in advancing data protection frameworks and digital transformation initiatives.

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What happened

Friday Mar 27, 2026 Tuesday, 24 March 2026 03:50 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 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) with effect…

Why it matters

This 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.

Common ground

The DPA Board of Directors said it welcomes Atapattu who will provide leadership to the Authority, bringing with him extensive experience both in the private and public sector, including in senior management roles.

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The article announces the appointment of Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu as Director General of Sri Lanka's Data Protection Authority (DPA), highlighting his qualifications and experience. It emphasizes the appointment's role in advancing data protection frameworks and digital transformation initiatives.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “This 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.”
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Claim 2: “Atapattu is a holder of Bachelor of Computer Science (BCSc) Degree from the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), Masters of Information Systems (MIS) from the University of Melbourne and Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from PIM, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries to confirm or refute Atapattu's academic qualifications.
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Claim 3: “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) with effect from 5 March 2026.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries to confirm or refute the claim.
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Claim 4: “His previous assignments include the Ministry of Defence, the Department of Motor Traffic, Department of Manpower and Employment.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries to confirm or refute Atapattu's previous assignments at the Ministry of Defence, Department of Motor Traffic, or Department of Manpower and Employment.
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Claim 5: “He also served in the private sector at Virtusa in Colombo and the United Kingdom and at the Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries to confirm or refute Atapattu's private sector experience at Virtusa or Queen's University Belfast.
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Claim 6: “He serves as Board Director Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) and LK Domain Registry.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries to confirm or refute Atapattu's current roles at CERT or LK Domain Registry.
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Claim 7: “Prior to this appointment, Atapattu served as the Director in charge of Commercialisation and Partnerships of the Ministry of Digital Economy.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries to confirm or refute Atapattu's previous role at the Ministry of Digital Economy.
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