CalyxOS
🇺🇸
the United States
CalyxOS is a privacy-focused Android distribution developed by The Calyx Institute. It provides enhanced privacy features, microG support, and works on select Android devices with strong security hardening.
Available on:
Select Android devicesPrivacy Features
Privacy-focused Android, microG support, and security hardening.
🌍 Jurisdiction & Privacy Laws
🇺🇸
the United States
Based in the United States
Privacy Law Implications:
Data Protection: Stronger laws mean better protection of your personal data
Government Access: Some countries can force companies to hand over user data
Surveillance Alliances: International agreements may allow data sharing between countries
User Rights: Your legal rights to access, correct, or delete your data
Use CalyxOS:
Google Android
iOS
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