Mobile operating systems
CalyxOS privacy rating
An open source, de-Googled Android OS with optional microG, a built-in firewall and encrypted backups.
Summary
CalyxOS scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the mobile operating systems 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. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.
Score 80 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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Yes
Open source Weight 3 of 3
Is all the source code needed to run the product public?
Based on the Android Open Source Project, mostly Apache-2.0.
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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 analytics or telemetry. Default network connections are documented and limited to updates, connectivity checks and optional services.
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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?
Developed by the non-profit Calyx Institute and funded by donations and memberships.
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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.