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https://obsidian.mdAI Transparency Facts
Independent analysis by TermsWatchdog · Barbieri Technology Group
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Overall Assessment
Obsidian demonstrates exceptionally user-friendly privacy practices with local data storage by default, end-to-end encryption for sync services, and minimal data collection. The tool is particularly well-suited for professional use as it keeps user data under user control and provides strong privacy protections.
Compliance & Certifications
† Risk values based on Barbieri Technology Group AI Governance Framework
Missing or Unaddressed Information
- SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certifications
- Specific GDPR compliance statements
- Detailed breach notification procedures
- Enterprise auditing capabilities
- Government data request notification policies
Sources Analyzed
Inaccessible (18)
- https://help.obsidian.md/community-code-of-conduct
- https://help.obsidian.md/teams/security
- https://docs.obsidian.md/Themes/App+themes/Theme+guidelines
- https://forum.obsidian.md/t/usage-of-graph-view/19692
- https://docs.obsidian.md/Plugins/Releasing/Plugin+guidelines
Policy Dates
Terms of Service: February 20, 2025
Privacy Policy: November 1, 2023
This is not legal advice. The information provided by TermsWatchdog is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, legal opinion, or a legal assessment of any kind. For advice specific to your organization's legal situation, please consult a qualified attorney.
Methodology: TermsWatchdog acquires publicly available terms of service, privacy policies, security policies, and data processing agreements, then passes the full content to its AI for structured risk analysis across 12 governance categories. Results are cached until re-analyzed automatically.
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