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Alarum Technologies Ltd..

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Alarum Technologies Ltd. is a technology company that focuses on developing and marketing cybersecurity solutions. The company offers a suite of products designed to protect businesses and individuals from cyber threats, including data breaches, malware, and phishing attacks. Their solutions often i...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Alarum Technologies Ltd. (ALAR.US) faces scrutiny regarding its ethical profile, particularly concerning user privacy and data security. Its core web data collection and proxy services allegedly present inherent risks, creating a fundamental conflict with 'Safe & Smart Tech' principles. While Alarum launched a white-label privacy application with advanced encryption and user data control, critics point to the potential for misuse of proxy networks and broader privacy implications of data collection as significant concerns. Reports also suggest an indirect risk related to "No War, No Weapons," as data collection services could potentially be used by military or intelligence agencies for surveillance.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-50
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-40
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons-20
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech-40
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

Alarum Technologies' core business focuses on cybersecurity solutions, web data collection, and proxy services.

1
Article 1 explicitly states that these services have no direct or measurable link to health outcomes, leading to a neutral score for health impact.
2
Similarly, there is no evidence of user harm, injury, illness, fatalities, recalls, or adverse events related to its products, resulting in a neutral score for safety record.
3
While the company's Code of Ethics (Article 2) mentions safeguarding confidential information, including non-public personal information about customers,
4
there is no specific evidence that the company collects or manages health-related data, leading to a neutral score for healthcare data responsibility.
5
The company's press releases (Articles 3, 4) include standard forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties, but these do not pertain to health risks or benefits.
6
No other KPIs related to 'Better Health for All' have specific, concrete evidence in the provided articles.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Alarum Technologies Ltd. is a cybersecurity company, not a financial institution. Its business model revolves around subscription-based services and licensing of security software.

1
The company does not offer lending, deposit, or insurance services, nor does it manage customer financial data in the context of banking.
2
Therefore, all KPIs related to financial products, services, fees, lending practices, and financial literacy initiatives are not applicable to its operations. There is no evidence in the provided articles to score any of the KPIs under the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value.
3

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-50

As of December 31, 2023, none of the company's approximately 50 employees, sub-contractors, and consultants are represented by labor unions or covered by collective bargaining agreements.

1

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

The provided articles do not contain specific, quantitative evidence for any of the KPIs related to Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing for Alarum Technologies Ltd. Information regarding fair-trade certifications, audit frequency, forced or child labor incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage in supplier contracts, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend is absent.

1
Articles referencing 'ALOM' or 'Alarmtech Sweden AB' are not relevant to ALAR.US's own practices.

Honest & Fair Business

-40

Alarum Technologies has a whistleblower policy that explicitly prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against individuals who report potential violations in good faith.

1
The company's compensation policy includes a clawback provision, requiring directors or executives to repay compensation if financial information was inaccurate and required restatement.
2
The company has faced allegations of issuing materially false and/or misleading statements regarding customer retention and revenue growth, leading to a class action lawsuit that was voluntarily dismissed.
3
Alarum Technologies states compliance with anti-bribery laws, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Anti-Bribery Act, as a risk associated with global sales and operations.
4
The company engages externally qualified assessors and consultants to enhance its cybersecurity risk management processes.
5

Kind to Animals

0

No evidence available to assess Alarum Technologies Ltd. on Kind to Animals.

No War, No Weapons

-20

Alarum Technologies Ltd. does not manufacture weapons or engage in direct military contracts, resulting in 0% direct arms revenue.

1
However, its data collection services have the potential for use by military or intelligence agencies for surveillance, creating an indirect risk.
2
The company's Code of Business Ethics, adopted in June 2018 and amended in January 2023, does not explicitly codify ethical 'red lines' banning specific categories of weapons or military engagement.
3
There is no evidence of exposure to controversial or banned weapons.
4
Regarding AI military safeguards, the company's commercial AI models have potential military applications, and while the Defense Department has AI ethics principles, they are noted as voluntary and potentially insufficient, indicating that high-level AI ethics guidelines omit many defense applications and oversight is incomplete.
5

Planet-Friendly Business

0

No evidence available to assess Alarum Technologies Ltd. on Planet-Friendly Business.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No information regarding Alarum Technologies Ltd.'s engagement with cultures and communities, formal partnerships, community investments, cultural impact assessments, local employment, grievance mechanisms, cultural appropriation incidents, or any other related metrics was found in the provided articles.

1
The articles primarily focus on financial performance, legal proceedings related to securities fraud, and general company announcements.

Safe & Smart Tech

-40

Users of Alarum Technologies' new white-label consumer internet access privacy solution can choose which browsing devices/applications are tracked and which data they want to hide through encryption tunnels.

1
This provides moderate data control options. The company states its commitment to upholding individual data rights and adhering to the evolving regulatory landscape, mentioning compliance with GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, and Israeli Privacy Protection Law.
2
This indicates good compliance with major regulations but without specific details on implementation or exceeding requirements.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence available to assess Alarum Technologies Ltd. on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.

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