WATCH | PM Modi Explains To Bill Gates How Researchers Can Collect Data From Masses Without Invading Privacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a conversation with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and explained to him how privacy can be prioritised during the collection of data for research purposes. Gates asked PM Modi about how data can be used smartly without threatening privacy. PM Modi while responding to this question said that first, we need to train common people to give quality data which should be filled with clarity, and then the second step would be to inform the data owner regarding the purpose of this data collection.

Watch the full interaction below:

PM Modi Explains How Data Collection Can Be Made Easier & More Ethical 

PM Modi said, “Data owner must be aware of the purpose for which his/her data is being collected. If the data owner wishes to get into an agreement with the data collector/researcher to get money in exchange for the data then it should be allowed. The priority should be given to research data. The cost of research data should not be very high otherwise research will become very expensive.”

While recommending the plan of action for the research institutes, he said, “Research institutes should give assurance to the data owner that their data will only be used for a specific purpose and it is for the global good and benefit of the common man. If these things are done then I don’t think that anyone will refuse to share data.”