TRUST AND SAFETY

Building a Secure and Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem

We are committed to advancing innovation with integrity. Our Trust and Safety initiatives ensure that startups, MSMEs, and innovators operate in a safe, secure, and ethical environment.

Why Trust and Safety Matter

In a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem, trust is the foundation of sustainable innovation. At NIHIT, we believe that technology should empower - not endanger. From protecting data privacy to countering misinformation and ensuring equitable access, our Trust and Safety efforts are designed to uphold digital rights, promote ethical use of AI, and foster cross-border collaboration grounded in mutual respect.

We enable safer innovation by supporting:

– Women-led enterprises and underserved communities
– Startups tackling security challenges
– Policy-aligned and regulation-ready innovation models

Features

Assess

Platform

Risk

Address

Cybersecurity

Gaps

Comply with

Indian, US &

Global Norms

Promote

Ethical AI

Development

Grievance

Redressal &

Safeguards

You’ll soon find templates, policy guidelines, training modules, and implementation toolkits tailored to startups
and MSMEs

Frameworks

NIHIT is developing adaptable frameworks to:

FIST

FIST is a global framework launched in India to promote digital trust, safety, and integrity through collaborative, ethical, and secure digital practices.

AISAFE

AISAFE presents a well-rounded strategy to combat deepfakes by integrating detection technology, global collaboration, and ethical AI practices.

Guardian AI Framework

Transparency and privacy are key to building trust in AI as it gains decision-making power.
Ethical data use is crucial for responsible AI adoption.

Pillars of Trust and Safety (Industry Perspective)

1. Platform Integrity

  • Ensuring systems are protected from fraud, abuse, and exploitation.
  • Includes algorithmic accountability, moderation tools, secure-by-design engineering.

2. User Protection

  • Guaranteeing the rights and safety of end users.
  • Includes privacy-first design, age-appropriate standards, user control tools.

3. Transparency & Accountability

  • Fostering trust through clear communication.
  • Includes data use disclosures, reporting dashboards, and audits

4. Digital Wellbeing & Inclusion

  • Designing tech that enhances lives.
  • Includes accessible and gender-sensitive design, bias guardrails

5. Collaboration & Crisis Response

  • Responding to emerging threats.
  • Includes partnerships, real-time response systems, and participation in global forums.