# AppArmor privacy rating

A Linux kernel security module that confines programs with per-application profiles restricting file access, network access and capabilities. It is enabled by default on Ubuntu and Debian.

## Summary

AppArmor scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the Linux hardening 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://apparmor.net
- Source code: https://gitlab.com/apparmor/apparmor
- Platforms: Linux
- Home page trackers: Google Fonts (not scored)
- Category: [Linux hardening](https://privacyratings.com/linux-hardening/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-2.0, with some libraries under other open source licenses. | https://gitlab.com/apparmor/apparmor/-/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code, and no trackers on the website. | https://gitlab.com/apparmor/apparmor |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Open source project developed by Canonical and community contributors, with no ads. | https://apparmor.net |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/linux-hardening/apparmor/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/linux-hardening/apparmor.md