Computer Software
Privacy evaluation of computer software applications. Analyzed by Data Champion® for data collection, permissions, and privacy practices.
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Gold
94
LibreOffice
The Document Foundation
FreeLOW RISK
Silver
92
Signal Desktop
Signal Foundation
FreeLOW RISK
Bronze
88
Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Foundation
FreeLOW RISK
Category Risk Assessment
| Risk Category | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Usage Telemetry | HIGH | Most software tracks feature usage and behavior |
| Document Scanning | HIGH | Cloud-connected apps may scan file content |
| Auto-Updates | MEDIUM | Automatic updates can introduce tracking |
| Account Requirements | MEDIUM | Mandatory accounts link usage to identity |
| Third-Party Integrations | MEDIUM | Plugins and extensions may collect data |
| License Verification | LOW | Activation checks reveal software usage |
Product Comparison
| Product | Overall | Data Collection | Security | User Control | Transparency | Data Usage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LibreOffice The Document Foundation | 94 | 98 | 92 | 94 | 92 | 94 | Free |
Signal Desktop Signal Foundation | 92 | 96 | 94 | 90 | 88 | 92 | Free |
Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Foundation | 88 | 90 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 86 | Free |
 Microsoft Office Microsoft Corporation | 58 | 48 | 75 | 58 | 55 | 54 | $69.99-$99.99/yr |
 Adobe Creative Cloud Adobe Inc | 55 | 45 | 72 | 55 | 52 | 51 | $54.99/mo |
Scoring Criteria
Data Collection (30%)
Minimal data gathering practices
Security (25%)
Encryption and protection measures
User Control (20%)
Privacy settings and data rights
Transparency (15%)
Clear policies and accountability
Data Usage (10%)
How data is used and shared