# 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.

- Website: https://veracrypt.io
- Source code: https://github.com/veracrypt/VeraCrypt
- Jurisdiction: Japan. Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes.
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [File encryption](https://privacyratings.com/file-encryption/)
- Grade: A (90/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Apache-2.0. | https://github.com/veracrypt/VeraCrypt/blob/master/License.txt |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/veracrypt/VeraCrypt |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by donations. No ads. | https://veracrypt.io/en/Donation.html |
| Independent audit | Partial | Fraunhofer SIT published a full evaluation for the BSI, but it is older than three years. | https://www.bsi.bund.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/EN/BSI/Publications/Studies/Veracrypt/Veracrypt.pdf?__blob=publicationFile |

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