Osano's proprietary scoring algorithm is designed to provide meaningful insights into vendor privacy practices, helping you assess risk and make informed decisions.
How the Scoring Algorithm Works
The scoring algorithm evaluates multiple factors, including Ontology, grade-level readability of privacy documents, and various external indicators. Osano's scoring system aligns closely with NIST and ISO privacy standards.
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Vendors with low scores are likely to fare poorly when assessed under these standards.
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Vendors with high scores either collect minimal data or have strong privacy practices that would perform well under NIST or ISO evaluations.
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Score Updates and Fluctuations
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Vendor scores update nightly.
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Most vendors will experience only minor score fluctuations, unless they've made notable changes to their published practices.
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Due to Osano's relative rating scale, one vendor's changes can impact how others are rated.
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For more details on relative scoring and its benefits, check out our Relative Scoring Guide.
What the Score Distribution Means
Expect a bell curve distribution, with most vendors scoring somewhere in the middle. These vendors usually have decent privacy practices but still offer room for improvement.
Vendors in the middle of the range can still be trustworthy but may warrant further investigation into their specific practices.
Vendors on the extremes of the scale offer quicker insights:
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Top 15%: Highly rated vendors are going above and beyond the minimum requirements. They are transparent and proactive about privacy, demonstrating a commitment to earning your trust.
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Bottom 15%: Vendors with low scores should be approached with caution. Additional due diligence is recommended before engagement.
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