Privacy Monitor by Osano

We read the fine print, so you don't have to. Surf the web with our privacy plugin and receive attorney created trust scores.
What is Privacy Monitor by Osano?
Privacy Monitor by Osano is a unique Chrome extension developed for secure browsing. It eliminates the need of reading complex privacy policies by providing 'trust scores' about the websites' data privacy practices. This tool ensures transparency about where your data is shared, making your online experience safer and more private. It's the on-demand attorney for Internet surfing, available for free, without running any ads or tracking user activity.

Extension stats

Users: 964 ▼ -22
Rating: 5.00 (4)
Version: 1.0.36 (Last updated: 2021-05-12)
Creation date: 2019-04-20
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 92.44K

Other platforms

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Extension summary

We read the fine print, so you don't have to. Knowing who to trust with your private browsing data can be confusing. With Privacy Monitor by Osano, it's easy! Just install the Google Chrome browser privacy plugin, and receive trust score alerts as you surf the web. It's like anti-virus for data privacy.

Have you ever checked the box on a web site that says "I have read and agreed to the terms and conditions and privacy policy" but didn't actually read it? If you're like most people, the answer is yes.

Most websites tell you exactly who they will be selling your private data to, who they will be sharing it with, and how they will be tracking you across the Internet as you surf; but they hide that information inside of long, complicated legal documents. Somehow this is legal. Companies such as Facebook take advantage of this loophole, but no more: It's time to take back your Internet!

Privacy Monitor by Osano uses no cookies, no tracking, no logging, and is completely ad-free. We believe that the Internet should remain safe and free. There is no catch. We care about keeping the Internet safe, and we care about you!

Concerned about safety? Privacy Monitor is open sourced! Visit the Osano GitHub repository to view the source code for the Google Chrome plugin as well as other platforms.

Changelog:

1.0.31 - Added the ability to disable automatic notifications through option menu 1.0.34 - Added the ability to control the time on screen for automatic notifications 1.0.35 - Minor bug fix for repeat notifications in certain edge cases

User reviews

Great tool!
by Waddlr Asia, 2020-11-25

BEST TOOL I'VE SEEN IN A WHILE, GIVE IT ONE EXTRA STAR +
by Al Heine, 2020-10-12

I always get an immediate note of the score of the site.And the data is clear what is the level of privacy.One cannot tell by viewing a page of the privacy. It is I simple.I thank the designers of privacy enrichment.
by Ana Titan, 2020-08-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Privacy Monitor by Osano is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Privacy Monitor by Osano if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Privacy Monitor by Osano is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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