# Authenticator CC privacy rating

Open source browser extension for Chrome, Firefox and Edge that generates TOTP and HOTP codes. Accounts can be encrypted with a password and backed up to a file or the user's cloud storage.

## Summary

Authenticator CC scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the two-factor authentication 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://authenticator.cc
- Source code: https://github.com/Authenticator-Extension/Authenticator
- License: MIT
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Two-factor authentication](https://privacyratings.com/two-factor-authentication/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT. | https://github.com/Authenticator-Extension/Authenticator/blob/dev/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code, and data stays in browser storage unless cloud backup is turned on. | https://github.com/Authenticator-Extension/Authenticator/blob/dev/package.json |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free open source project with no ads or paid tiers. | https://github.com/Authenticator-Extension/Authenticator |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/two-factor-authentication/authenticator-cc/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/two-factor-authentication/authenticator-cc.md