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Is Malwarebytes GDPR Compliant?

Malwarebytes privacy and compliance overview. Last scanned: 1 months ago.

Malwarebytes scored 76/100 (grade C), with 2 passing signal(s) and 4 area(s) needing attention. Top area to address: CCPA/CPRA partial: CCPA/CPRA language in privacy policy. CCPA/CPRA compliance requires more than disclosures. This score reflects observable signals only, not legal compliance. This is an automated technical assessment, not a legal compliance certification.

C

76/100

Privacy and compliance score

Scanned June 12, 2026 in fetch mode.

CCPA / CPRA disclosures

3/8

CCPA/CPRA partial: CCPA/CPRA language in privacy policy. CCPA/CPRA compliance requires more than disclosures. This score reflects observable signals only, not legal compliance.

Security headers

7/10

1 security header missing: Content-Security-Policy.

Privacy policy

6/10

Privacy policy found but may be incomplete or outdated.

DPA and sub-processor list

3/7

Sub-processor list found, but no DPA reference detected.

Cookie consent banner

12/12

No tracking detected: consent banner not required.

Accessibility (WCAG 2.x AA)

7/15

Accessibility scan unavailable in fetch mode.

AI training stance

5/5

No AI training disclosure found.

COPPA signal

5/5

No COPPA language detected.

Pre-consent tracking

23/23

No third-party trackers detected before consent.

Hosting region disclosure

5/5

Data hosting region disclosed in privacy policy.

How does Malwarebytes compare on privacy?

#11 of 52
in Security / Identity
#159 of 904
across all tools
Top 18%
overall percentile
61/100
Security / Identity average (this tool: 76/100)

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Does Malwarebytes self-report SOC 2, HIPAA, or PCI compliance?

The following is based on Malwarebytes's public documentation. ComplianceCheckup has not independently audited these claims.

StandardStatus
SOC 2Type II certified
HIPAANot publicly documented for Malwarebytes
PCI DSSNot publicly documented for Malwarebytes
GDPRSee scan results above
CCPASee scan results above

Frequently asked questions about Malwarebytes compliance

Is Malwarebytes GDPR compliant?

Malwarebytes received a privacy grade of C (76/100) in our automated scan. For a complete GDPR assessment, consult a qualified privacy professional.

Does Malwarebytes offer a Data Processing Agreement (DPA)?

No DPA link was found in our directory for Malwarebytes. Check their legal or trust center page, or contact their sales team to request a DPA under GDPR Article 28.

Is Malwarebytes SOC 2 certified?

Malwarebytes holds a SOC 2 Type II certification.

What are Malwarebytes's biggest privacy risks?

Based on our automated scan, the top areas of concern are: CCPA / CPRA disclosures, Security headers, Privacy policy. CCPA/CPRA partial: CCPA/CPRA language in privacy policy. CCPA/CPRA compliance requires more than disclosures. This score reflects observable signals only, not legal compliance. These findings are automated and may not capture all risks.

How does Malwarebytes handle CCPA?

CCPA/CPRA partial: CCPA/CPRA language in privacy policy. CCPA/CPRA compliance requires more than disclosures. This score reflects observable signals only, not legal compliance. CCPA requires businesses handling California residents' data to disclose data practices, honor opt-out requests, and support the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. Our scan checks for GPC support and CCPA-relevant cookie disclosures.

Not legal advice. The scan grade is an automated technical assessment and does not constitute legal or compliance advice. Self-reported claims have not been independently verified. Results may contain false positives or miss issues that cannot be detected programmatically. Consult a qualified attorney or compliance professional for your specific situation.