Publication Archive - The Dialogue

Event Report: Webinar on Navigating AI in Financial Services – Balancing Innovation, Inclusion, Resilience, and Unlocking Economic Opportunity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming financial services, driving efficiency, inclusion, and resilience. However, without robust regulatory frameworks, challenges such as data privacy risks and biased decision-making persist. How can we strike the right balance between innovation and regulation? The Dialogue hosted a webinar on November 21, 2024, featuring policymakers, industry leaders, and AI experts to […]

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Survey Report: BreaktheSilo: Empirical Insights into Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in India

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{A Joint Survey Report by The Dialogue and Alliance for Cyber Trust and Safety (ACTS)} As digital interactions continue to grow, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) has emerged as a critical challenge. This report presents empirical findings from a comprehensive survey of 4,000 respondents across 10 Indian cities, shedding light on the prevalence, impact, and systemic

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Primer: Navigating the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 – Potential Implications for Online Gaming Sector

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Online gaming platforms depend on user data for personalization, multiplayer functions, and in-game purchases. However, with the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules (DPDP Rules) on the horizon, these platforms face increased compliance challenges. Platforms handling sensitive or children’s data may be classified as Significant Data Fiduciaries (SDFs), adding regulatory obligations. Though the IT Rules

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Privacy in Practice: Strategies for Data Management in India

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𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 This compendium provides an in-depth analysis of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, a landmark framework shaping privacy and data governance in India. The DPDP Act outlines obligations for data fiduciaries, safeguards individual rights, facilitates cross-border data transfers, and establishes mechanisms for grievance redressal

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Cyber Safety Handbook for Members of the Indian Parliament

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Published in December, 2024 by The Dialogue, this handbook addresses the growing issue of cybercrime in India and underscores the significant role that Parliamentarians can play in advancing digital safety. It offers a thorough review of the current legal framework surrounding cyber laws, identifies critical gaps, and provides actionable insights for reform. The handbook is

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Event Report : Roundtable Discussion and Study Launch on “Implications of the Proposed Digital Competition Bill for Small Businesses in India”

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On December 13, 2024, The Dialogue launched its study, “Implications of the Proposed Digital Competition Bill for Small Businesses in India”, followed by a roundtable discussion with key stakeholders. The study, based on a survey of over 300 businesses, explored the perceived value of digital services, satisfaction with providers, and the potential effects of the

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Preliminary Analysis: Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025

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Intrinsic to India’s long-drawn transition towards chartering a privacy-safe environment, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, enacted the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA 2023) during the monsoon session of the Parliament, on 11th August 2023. The Act sets obligations for Data Fiduciaries and Significant Data Fiduciaries, provides safeguards

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White Paper : Ushering into the New Era of Financial Inclusion: Enabling Women and Women-Led Organisations

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The white paper ‘Ushering into the New Era of Financial Inclusion: Enabling Women and Women-Led Organisations‘, authored by Ms. Monica Jasuja (Chief Expansion and Innovation Officer, Emerging Payments Association Asia), Soham Jagtap and Ayush Tripathi of Digital Economy vertical of The Dialogue, explores the transformative potential of gender-responsive financial policies in empowering women and women-led

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Study: Implications of the Proposed Digital Competition Bill for Small Businesses in India

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Based on insights from over 300 respondents, majorly MSMEs and startups, this study examines the potential impact of the Draft Digital Competition Bill of 2024 (DCB), introduced by the Government of India, on businesses leveraging digital services. Proposed in March 2024, the DCB aims to promote fair competition and curb anti-competitive practices in digital markets.

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Event Report: Stakeholder Consultation On The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019

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On March 7, 2020, The Dialogue, in partnership with PSA Legal, hosted a stakeholder consultation on the Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 at The Raintree Hotel, Chennai. The event brought together key players from diverse industries to analyze the Bill and address its potential challenges. Moderated by Kazim Rizvi, Founding Director of The Dialogue, and

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