About the Report

This research was conducted to understand the evolution of technology risks in India. Through this report we aim to:

1. Build a stronger understanding of technology risks faced by Indians

2. Analyse the evolution of the responsible technology discourse in India

3. Highlight opportunities for philanthropy to invest in responsible technology safeguards

The research, conducted over twelve months, adopted a qualitative approach to study the evolution of the ecosystem.

India’s evolution towards adopting digital society safeguards is a complex process that engages with multiple stakeholders, their diverse perspectives and interactions across various platforms. Given the nascency of this sector, there was limited evidence and data that captured the challenges and opportunities within the ecosystem. As a step towards addressing this lacuna, we interviewed over 40 organisations working in the sector and over 25 experts to understand the ecosystem’s evolution, gaps, and opportunities. This was supported with extensive secondary research covering policy documents, credible press articles, judicial developments and research reports. This study is one of the first attempts in the country to map the evolution of responsible technology efforts over the past six years. Further research by the ecosystem will strengthen the evidence and discourse put forth.

The report has been anchored around the key digital touchpoints for the average Indian digital consumer and the risks associated with such touchpoints. Each chapter covers risks on the basis of the following elements:

• The definition of the risk and its manifestation

• Key developments and trends in mitigating the impact of the risk over the past six years

• Illustrative solutions across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors

• Opportunities for philanthropic investment for building better safeguards in the future