Shared reference library
Digital Resources
A neutral collection of primary and official references concerning software distribution, privacy, repair, and consumer technology. Links describe their issuing organizations' materials and do not indicate endorsement.
Official and primary sources
FTC Policy Statement on Repair Restrictions
A Federal Trade Commission policy statement concerning repair restrictions imposed by manufacturers and sellers.
NIST Privacy Framework
A voluntary framework from the National Institute of Standards and Technology for identifying and managing privacy risk.
Android alternative distribution options
Official Android documentation describing distribution through marketplaces, websites, and other channels, including per-source installation approval.
Android developer verification
Official guidance covering developer identity verification, package registration, signing keys, distribution paths, and the staged rollout.
ReportFraud.ftc.gov
The Federal Trade Commission's official service for reporting fraud, scams, and harmful business practices in the United States.
Independent resources
No independent resources are listed in the initial release. Future additions will be labeled separately from official or primary sources.