-[How does software practices impact (vulnerable) users?](#how-does-software-practices-impact-vulnerable-users)
-[Which questions do we ask and which data do we collect?](#which-questions-do-we-ask-and-which-data-do-we-collect)
-[What does success means for us?](#what-does-success-means-for-us)
-[Which software do we focus on?](#which-software-do-we-focus-on)
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## How does software practices impact (vulnerable) users?
**Software practices that impact users** are defined as:
> **governance, technology and design practices** (including processes, systems and set of decisions made in these fields) which have **impact** (demonstrated or theoretical, negative or positive) on individuals' or groups' **security and privacy** and other fundamental rights.
Open Integrity therefore collects data to measure the adoption of software practices that fit this definition and the ongoing framework consultation helps define which software practices fit the definition and how to measure their adoption:

## Which questions do we ask and which data do we collect?
We aim to answer key questions about software best practices:
- How are **end-users impacted by software practices** in security and privacy, with a particular focus on vulnerable users. Read more about [our thoughts on impact](impact)
- Which **best practices** impact end-users, which type of vulnerabilities and adversaries do they aim to mitigate for?
- Which **metrics** can be collected that will help measure software practices, i.e. which type of evidence can be collected in order to verify the adoption of best practices?
- How should the **scoring** be determined, i.e. in which way can the fulfilment of certain criteria be aggregated into a score which will reflect end-user concerns and risks?

## What does success means for us?
- Our data is **reliable and up to date** as well as categorised appropriately.
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## Which software do we focus on?
In this phase of our project we have selected Asynchronous Instant Messaging tools as a first focus. Within this category, we're focusing first on tools available on the Android operating system. We explain more of our rationale in this document:
In this phase of our project we have selected Asynchronous Instant Messaging tools as a first focus. Within this category, we're focusing first on tools available on the Android operating system.
- The stock **Android Messenger** SMS/MMS client
-**Skype** for Android
-**Whatsapp** for Android
-**Signal** for Android
-**Chat Secure** / **Conversations**
We explain more of our rationale in our [Tool Selection Criteria document](tool_selection_criteria)
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- Which tools provide end-to-end encryption by default?
- Which terms of service protect your private data?
You can read more [about the project](about).
You can read more about [our approach](framework) and [the project's background](about).
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#### [Impact](/impact/)
Consultation to help ensure that OII metrics and analysis remain **grounded in and relevant to the threats faced by users**. [Read more about the Impact consultation](/impact/) or
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#### [Practices](/practices/)
Consultation about **existing and new practices for software projects** which impact end user security and privacy. [Read more about the Practice consultation](/practice/) or
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Consultation and development of **partnerships with existing measurements efforts** which help **evaluate the adoption practices** which impact end user security and privacy.
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