Element

Element (formerly Riot) is a free and open-source software instant messaging client implementing the Matrix protocol.


Handling
Does the policy allow personally-targeted or behavioral marketing?  No
10/10
Does the service allow you to permanently delete your personal data?  Yes, by contacting someone
3/5
Does the service allow third-party access to private personal data?  Yes, not all parties specified (but only to critical service providers)
7/10
When does the policy allow law enforcement access to personal data?  When reasonably requested
3/5
Transparency
Does the policy outline the service's general security practices?  Yes
2/3
Is the policy's history made available?  Yes, with revisions or a changelog
5/5
Does the policy require users to be notified in case of a data breach?  Not necessarily
0/7
Will affected users be notified when the policy is meaningfully changed?  Yes
5/5
Collection
Does the service collect personal data from third parties?  Yes
0/10
Is it clear why the service collects the personal data that it does?  Yes
10/10
Does the service allow the user to control whether personal data is collected or used for non-critical purposes?  N/A (no data used for non-critical purposes)
10/10
Does the policy list the personal data it collects?  Yes, exhaustively
10/10

Last Updated

March 10, 2021

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