Data Economy lab | What is Data Stewardship? An explainer

Aapti Institute's Data Economy Lab is a dynamic space to think through legal, policy, governance and technological issues on data stewardship. We are evolving globally applicable principles for a “good steward”.


As data value chains become more ubiquitous, there is a need to unlock data for public purposes and reimagine its governance – to release it from the ill-negotiated monopolies, to create societal impact, and empower individuals and communities. It is time to build systems that allow for more democratic and human-centric data governance – in ways that make data accessible to enable innovation without compromising individual and community rights, agency, and security. This balance, of societal good, market innovation, and digital rights, is at the core of data governance apparatuses that are equitable, accountable, and just.


This video explains the concept of 'Data stewardship' which we believe enables an intermediary to facilitate consent and decision-making on behalf of users, to balance individuals and community data rights with the use of data for societal good.


To learn more about our work, visit www.thedataeconomylab.com and www.aapti.in