# Debian privacy rating

A community-developed Linux distribution made entirely of free software, known for stable releases and a large package archive, and the base of many other distributions.

## Summary

Debian scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the desktop operating systems criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://www.debian.org
- Source code: https://salsa.debian.org/
- Platforms: Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Desktop operating systems](https://privacyratings.com/desktop-operating-systems/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | The Debian Social Contract requires the main archive to be entirely free software. | https://www.debian.org/social_contract |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No trackers on the website. Package usage reporting through popularity-contest requires explicit opt-in. | https://www.debian.org/legal/privacy |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by donations and sponsors, with no ads. | https://www.debian.org/donations |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/desktop-operating-systems/debian/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/desktop-operating-systems/debian.md