File encryption
BitLocker privacy rating
Full-volume encryption built into Windows Pro, Enterprise and Education editions. Protects fixed and removable drives, typically using the device TPM to hold keys.
Summary
BitLocker scores 20 out of 100 (grade F) on the file encryption criteria. It meets 1 of 4 criteria: no ads or data sales. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.
Score 20 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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No
No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3
Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?
Part of Windows, which sends required diagnostic data to Microsoft that can only be fully turned off on Enterprise and Education editions.
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Yes
No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3
Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?
Included with paid Windows editions. The feature shows no ads.
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No
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
No independent audit is published.