Google Search
- Fair 1.7
- Easy 3.7
- Secure 4.0
FES Scores 9
| Pillar | Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Day-one UX Can non-technical staff use it without a project? | 1 | Google Analytics is a cloud-based SaaS tool with no on-premises deployment option. Source |
| Easy | Operate Admin burden, updates, backups and language coverage. | 5 | Google Analytics is fully managed by Google with no operational overhead for users. Source |
| Easy | Integrate SSO, mail/CalDAV, APIs and common NGO connectors. | 5 | Google Analytics provides extensive APIs and SDKs for integration with other systems. Source |
| Fair | Lock-in / exit Can you leave with your data in open formats, at known cost? | 2 | Rule baseline (rubric_v1): global SaaS APIs/export exist, but suite gravity and remapping remain. Source |
| Fair | Sovereignty EU legal entity, EU hosting, and exposure to extra-EU lawful access? | 1 | Rule baseline (rubric_v1): non-EU legal entity + global SaaS — high extra-EU lawful-access exposure. Source |
| Fair | Openness Open source or open standards? Are independent implementations possible? | 2 | Rule baseline (rubric_v1): proprietary / non-OSI license — openness capped unless open standards dominate. Source |
| Secure | IT security Authentication, encryption, patch cadence and independent audit. | 5 | Google Analytics adheres to Google Cloud’s security and compliance standards, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. Source |
| Secure | User security 2FA, roles, phishing resistance and safe defaults. | 4 | Google Analytics offers role-based access control and two-factor authentication for user security. Source |
| Secure | Personal data GDPR fit: DPA, residency, sub-processors and Schrems II posture. | 3 | Google Analytics processes personal data but provides tools for user consent management and data deletion. Source |
Indicative scores from public information — how we score.