Online Privacy-Protected Synthesizer (OPPS)

OPPS: A non-profit, privacy-focused extension by Washington University & Boston University, ensuring secure, anonymous web research.

OPPS: Secure & Anonymous Web Research Extension

"Online Privacy-Protected Synthesizer (OPPS)" is a privacy-focused Chrome extension developed by researchers at Washington and Boston universities, designed to collect and analyze web browsing data securely and anonymously. Prioritizing user privacy, OPPS encrypts all data and adheres to strict data protection standards, ensuring no individual data is collected. Participating users are compensated via Mechanical Turk, with full transparency provided through open-source access and IRB approval.

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By: sambuxbaum

Users: 3,000+

Rating: 4.50

(4)

Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-20)

Creation date: 2024-07-11

Permissions:

storage
history
webRequest

Host permissions:

<all_urls>
*://*.op-ps-data.org/*

Size: 31.60K

Email: sa*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 17,301 ▲ 6

Other rankings

#604 in Privacy & Security ▲ 3 #15 in data privacy keyword 32 ▼ 3 #24 in privacy keyword 53 ▼ 1 #35 in online keyword 72 ▼ 12 #45 in protect keyword 44 ▼ 3

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

The Online Privacy-Protected Synthesizer (OPPS) is a groundbreaking tool designed for users who prioritize privacy while exploring the world of music synthesis. With its user-friendly interface and robust privacy features, OPPS stands out as an excellent choice for both novice and experienced synthesists.

elham kazemi, 2024-10-30

ROUF AUDIFEC, 2024-10-11

John 123, 2024-10-08

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Online Privacy-Protected Synthesizer (OPPS) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Online Privacy-Protected Synthesizer (OPPS). Use it at your own risk.

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