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Open Source
Software
It’s like sharing a recipe — everyone can see how it’s made, use it, or suggest improvements.
Definition
Software whose source code is publicly available for anyone to inspect, use, or improve.
In plain English
It’s like sharing a recipe — everyone can see how it’s made, use it, or suggest improvements.
Why this matters
Open source allows independent experts to verify privacy claims and spot backdoors.
Example
Signal, Mullvad, and Bitwarden are all open source and respected by the privacy community.