
Descript
- Rank
- Score
- 88/149
- 38 out of 100
Descript is a San Francisco company that makes an AI-assisted video and audio editing application. Its AI features include AI Speakers, which create voice models from a user's recorded voice, and avatars built from uploaded photos. The service also covers transcription, screen recording and captions.
Is Descript safe?
Descript scores 38 out of 100 and ranks 88 of 149, and the rating is low confidence. Its strongest category is Privacy, and its weakest category is Transparency.
How is Descript scored?
Descript is scored out of 100 on Safety (25%), Transparency (25%), Security (25%), and Privacy (25%). See how we score.
Safety framework
Average used24.4This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Pre-release testing
0Points for each confirmed yes.
- No
Was the model tested for dangerous capabilities, such as biological, chemical or cyber risks?
Company claim0/50No document found - No
Did an outside organisation test the model before release?
Company claim0/50No document found
Safety test results
Average used74.1This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Incident record
Not enough dataProtecting children
0Points for each confirmed yes.
- No
Does the model card report child-safety tests or safeguards?
Company claim0/50No document found - No
Does the privacy policy set a minimum age, or say the service is not directed at children?
Company claim0/50descript.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Model documentation
0Points for each confirmed yes.
- No
Does the model card describe what the model can do?
Company claim0/25No document found - No
Does the model card report test results?
Company claim0/25No document found - No
Does the model card state the model's limitations?
Company claim0/25No document found - No
Does the model card describe safety safeguards?
Company claim0/25No document found
Training-data disclosure
Average used29.9This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Independent transparency index
Average used40.7This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Transparency reports
Average used25This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Public safety commitments
0Average of the commitments signed.
- No
Has it signed the EU code of practice for general-purpose AI?
Company claim0/100European Commission (opens in a new tab) · 14 Oct 2026 - No
Did it sign only the safety and security chapter?
Company claim0/50European Commission (opens in a new tab) · 14 Oct 2026 - No
Has it signed the Frontier AI Safety Commitments (Seoul 2024)?
Company claim0/100Frontier AI Safety Commitments (opens in a new tab) · 14 Oct 2026
Security programme and certifications
33Points for each confirmed yes.
- No
Is there a way to report security flaws, such as a bug bounty?
Company claim0/34No document found - Yes
Does it state it holds a SOC 2 Type II report?
Company claim33/33“We have achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance by going through a Certified Public Accounting firm and auditing our internal measures and control…” MoreLess
“We have achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance by going through a Certified Public Accounting firm and auditing our internal measures and controls against the SOC 2 standards.”
descript.com security page (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - No
Does it state it holds ISO 27001 certification?
Company claim0/33descript.com security page (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Software vulnerabilities
Not enough dataData breaches
Not enough dataClear privacy policy
100Points for each confirmed yes.
- Yes
Does the privacy policy say what personal data is collected?
Company claim20/20“When you access or use the Descript Service, we may automatically collect information about you, including: Log Information: We log informat…” MoreLess
“When you access or use the Descript Service, we may automatically collect information about you, including: Log Information: We log information about your use of the Descript Service, including how you use theApp, the type of browser you use, browser language, access times, pages viewed, duration of time for which you viewed a page, your IP address and the page you visited before navigating to the Descript Service; Device Information: We collect information about the computer or mobile device you use to access the Descript Service, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers and mobile network information; and Information Collected by Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies: We (and those who perform work for us) use various technologies to collect information, and this may include sending cookies to your computer or mobile device.”
descript.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does the privacy policy say whether your data is used to train AI?
Company claim20/20“We may use information we collect from you for various purposes, including to: Provide, maintain, analyze, test, and improve the Descript Se…” MoreLess
“We may use information we collect from you for various purposes, including to: Provide, maintain, analyze, test, and improve the Descript Service and our technology; Generate voiceprints, which may be considered biometric data in some jurisdictions, and use those voiceprints to authenticate you and prevent fraud as described below; Generate face scans or facial geometry data (through our vendors) as needed to create your Descript avatar as described below; Process transactions and send you related information, including confirmations and invoices; Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts and support and administrative messages; Respond to your comments, questions, and requests and provide customer service; Communicate with you about products, services, offers, promotions, rewards, and events offered by us and others, and provide news and information we think will be of interest to you (see the Your Choices section below for information about how to opt-out of these communications at any time); Monitor and analyze trends, usage, performance, and activities in connection with the Descript Service; Target advertisements to you on third-party properties as described below; Detect, investigate and prevent security incidents, fraudulent transactions, and other illegal activities and protect the rights and property of us and others; Personalize and improve the Descript Service and for research and development purposes including training our artificial intelligence models; Comply with our legal and financial obligations; Create de-identified, anonymized, or aggregated information that we will not attempt to re-identify; and Carry out the purposes for which the information was specifically collected or for which you provided consent.”
descript.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does the privacy policy say how long data is kept?
Company claim20/20“We will retain those voiceprints until the purpose of collection has been satisfied or for up to three years after you last accessed your ac…” MoreLess
“We will retain those voiceprints until the purpose of collection has been satisfied or for up to three years after you last accessed your account, whichever occurs first.”
descript.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does the privacy policy say who your data is shared with?
Company claim20/20“However, in certain circumstances, as described below or as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy, we disclose personal information as…” MoreLess
“However, in certain circumstances, as described below or as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy, we disclose personal information as follows: We disclose personal information to vendors, consultants, and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf, including, but not limited to, third-party payment processors, advertising partners, and vendors who assist us in providing, developing, testing and improving the Descript Service and our technology; We may disclose personal information to legal authorities and others if we believe disclosure is in accordance with any applicable law, regulation or legal process, or as otherwise required by any applicable law, rule, or regulation or if we believe your actions are inconsistent with the spirit or language of our user agreements or policies, if we believe that you have violated the law, or if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, and safety of us or others; We disclose personal information to third parties who assist us with marketing; We may disclose personal information to our lawyers and other professional advisors where necessary to obtain advice or otherwise protect and manage our business interests; We may disclose personal information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company; We may disclose personal information between and among us and our current and future parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries and other companies under common control and ownership; and We disclose personal information with your consent or at your direction, including if we notify you through the Descript Service or otherwise that the information you provide will be disclosed in a particular manner and you choose to provide such information.”
descript.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does the privacy policy explain your privacy rights?
Company claim20/20“You have the right to (1) request to know more about and access your personal information, (2) request deletion of your personal information…” MoreLess
“You have the right to (1) request to know more about and access your personal information, (2) request deletion of your personal information, and (3) request correction of inaccurate personal information.”
descript.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Training-data defaults
50100 if training is opt-in only, 50 if you can opt out, 0 if neither.
- No
Is your data used for training only if you opt in?
Company claim0/100descript.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Can you stop your data being used for training?
Company claim50/50“You can opt out of having your Projects used to improve the Descript Service by disabling the Share Data with Descript setting (article here…” MoreLess
“You can opt out of having your Projects used to improve the Descript Service by disabling the Share Data with Descript setting (article here).”
descript.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Export and delete your data
100Points for each confirmed yes.
- Yes
Can you get a copy of your data?
Company claim50/50“Subject to certain limitations, you have the right to access personal data we hold about you and to ask that your personal data be corrected…” MoreLess
“Subject to certain limitations, you have the right to access personal data we hold about you and to ask that your personal data be corrected, erased, or transferred.”
descript.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Can you delete your data?
Company claim50/50“If you wish to delete or deactivate your account, you can delete your Descript account in your account settings (article here), but note tha…” MoreLess
“If you wish to delete or deactivate your account, you can delete your Descript account in your account settings (article here), but note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.”
descript.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Privacy fines
Not enough dataIndependent privacy ratings
Average used52.9This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Risk governance
Average used26.6This outside rating doesn't cover this company, so the average of the companies it covers is used.
Regulator actions
Not enough dataCourt judgments
Not enough dataPrivacy contact and complaints
100Points for each confirmed yes.
- Yes
Is there a privacy contact, such as an email or a data protection officer?
Company claim50/50“If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@descript.com or through the Descript Services as described…” MoreLess
“If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@descript.com or through the Descript Services as described here.”
descript.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026 - Yes
Does it tell you that you can complain to a regulator?
Company claim50/50“If you have a concern about our processing of personal data that we are not able to resolve, you have the right to lodge a complaint with th…” MoreLess
“If you have a concern about our processing of personal data that we are not able to resolve, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the data privacy authority where you reside.”
descript.com privacy policy (opens in a new tab) · 20 Oct 2026
Score history
Newest first. Only days when the score changed are listed.
2 Nov 2026
Score 38
Method 2 Nov 2026
+1
23 Oct 2026
Score 37
Method 21 Oct 2026
+5 · Data fix
21 Oct 2026
Score 32
Method 21 Oct 2026
-2
20 Oct 2026
Score 34
Method Not recorded
+2
14 Oct 2026
Score 32
Method Not recorded
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