Dropbox cloud
- Fair 1.3
- Easy 4.3
- Secure 3.0
FES Scores 9
| Pillar | Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Day-one UX Can non-technical staff use it without a project? | 5 | Install and share a folder. Source |
| Easy | Operate Admin burden, updates, backups and language coverage. | 5 | Dropbox operates it. Source |
| Easy | Integrate SSO, mail/CalDAV, APIs and common NGO connectors. | 3 | Limited compared with Nextcloud/M365 ecosystems. Source |
| Fair | Lock-in / exit Can you leave with your data in open formats, at known cost? | 2 | Download is easy; sharing graph and apps stay behind. Source |
| Fair | Sovereignty EU legal entity, EU hosting, and exposure to extra-EU lawful access? | 1 | US company and global storage. Source |
| Fair | Openness Open source or open standards? Are independent implementations possible? | 1 | Closed source. Source |
| Secure | IT security Authentication, encryption, patch cadence and independent audit. | 4 | Mature consumer security. Source |
| Secure | User security 2FA, roles, phishing resistance and safe defaults. | 3 | 2FA exists; link sharing is often too open. Source |
| Secure | Personal data GDPR fit: DPA, residency, sub-processors and Schrems II posture. | 2 | US processor. Source |
Indicative scores from public information — how we score.