The 2018 Index ranks 22 internet, mobile, and telecommunications companies on their disclosed commitments and policies affecting users’ freedom of expression and privacy. Index scores are based on performance measured across 35 indicators in three categories. The Index evaluates policies of the parent company, operating company and those of selected services (depending on company structure). Read more about the methodology, the research process, and how we score each company.

Click on a company name to read each individual company’s “report card,” which analyzes its performance in the 2018 Index.