File encryption
VeraCrypt privacy rating
Open source disk encryption for Windows, macOS and Linux. Creates encrypted file containers or encrypts whole partitions and system drives, and supports hidden volumes.
Summary
VeraCrypt scores 90 out of 100 (grade A) on the file encryption criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It partly meets independent audit. It is based in Japan: Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes.
Score 90 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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Yes
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?
No telemetry or analytics in the source code.
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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?
Funded by donations. No ads.
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Partial
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
Fraunhofer SIT published a full evaluation for the BSI, but it is older than three years.