# Ubuntu privacy rating

A Debian-based Linux distribution developed by Canonical, with regular and long-term support releases for desktops, servers and cloud.

## Summary

Ubuntu scores 40 out of 100 (grade D) on the desktop operating systems criteria. It meets 1 of 4 criteria: open source. It partly meets no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in the United Kingdom: Five Eyes member; GDPR-style data protection law; CLOUD Act data access agreement with the US.

- Website: https://ubuntu.com
- Source code: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu
- Jurisdiction: United Kingdom. Five Eyes member. GDPR-style data protection law. CLOUD Act data access agreement with the US.
- Platforms: Linux
- Home page trackers: Google AdSense, Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Desktop operating systems](https://privacyratings.com/desktop-operating-systems/)
- Grade: D (40/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Built from open source packages, with licences listed per package. Optional proprietary drivers are available. | https://canonical.com/legal/open-source-licences |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website loads Google Tag Manager. Sharing system information with Canonical is offered during installation and at first login. | https://canonical.com/legal/systems-information-notice |
| No ads or data sales | Partial | Funded by Canonical's commercial services, and personal data is not sold. The package manager and login messages promote Canonical's paid Ubuntu Pro service. | https://canonical.com/legal/data-privacy |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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