Is Deepin OS safe for privacy? Thinking of switching

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Hi everyone,
I recently tried Deepin OS and I absolutely loved the interface. It looks amazing!

However, I'm concerned about privacy and security. Since it's based in China, can anyone tell me if it's safe for personal data? Also, how long is the official support for their latest versions?

I am a long-time Zorin user, but I'm tempted by Deepin's beauty. What do you guys think? Is it worth the risk?

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No one will probably be able to give you a definitive answer. If you do some research online, you’ll find that there are many concerns regarding security and privacy with Deepin OS, and one distribution has even withdrawn the Deepin Desktop as a result (opensuse).
Personally, I think Deepin looks great and was really impressed by its appearance when I installed it on Zorin for a test run, but I just didn’t feel comfortable with it because so many people advise against using it.
Ultimately, it has to be the right fit for you. Many other companies are also trying to get their hands on our data.

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Thanks for the honest answer. If even the experts are not comfortable with it, then I guess it's better to stay safe. I think I will stick with Zorin (or Mint) for now. Beauty is temporary, but data is forever! :joy:"

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If it is worth the Risk is a subjective Question. So ... I wouldn't take the Risk. But that is only my Standpoint. Also, I don't like the AI Integration. So, alone for that Reason the OS wouldn't be something for me.

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If you are looking for something similar to Zorin, then I would take a look at Q4OS with its third party 'Look Switcher'. It does use Plasma not Gnome:

Or you could just simply install Plasma 5.27 on Zorin:

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Hi Daniel, thank you so much for your honest advice! I really appreciate your point that 100% privacy is never guaranteed and depends a lot on user choices. Deepin’s polished look is definitely attractive, but after reading your explanation, I will be more careful and compare its privacy policy before switching fully. Your insights are very helpful!"

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Hi Daniel,

Thank you for the insightful advice. I completely agree—privacy is indeed a combination of OS, browser, and personal habits. I already use ProtonMail and maintain separate accounts for different services to minimize tracking. I will definitely follow your 'trust, but verify' rule before making any big changes.

Best regards,
Piyush"