QuickBooks helps millions of businesses manage accounting, payments, and customer data on the go with Intuit AI and expert support. Features include invoice generation, in-person payment processing, expense tracking, and mileage recording with seamless syncing to desktop accounts.
Quick Verdict
Best for: Small business owners managing finances on the go
Not For: You store sensitive client financial records
What It Means For You
Business invoices, expenses, and usage activity are shared with multiple analytics and marketing services, including Kochava, Braze, and Segment, which track how users interact with the app. Stored financial data may not be fully protected, which could put sensitive business records at risk.
Quick Verdict
Best for: Small business owners managing finances on the go
Not For: You store sensitive client financial records
What It Means For You
Business invoices, expenses, and usage activity are shared with multiple analytics and marketing services, including Kochava, Braze, and Segment, which track how users interact with the app. Stored financial data may not be fully protected, which could put sensitive business records at risk.
Method and Limitations
Static analysis only. CITT reviewed the code of this build without running the app, so runtime behavior was not observed. The findings below describe the analyzed build and may not reflect server-side controls or later versions. CITT makes no determination about compliance with any law or platform policy; it reports what the artifacts contain and cites the published guidance so a reader can compare.
Data Security
2 totalNetwork Security
1 totalCode Security
9 totalPrivacy
8 totalThird-Party Risk
3 totalVersion diff is on the Developer plan. See developer plans.
Context Tags
Package
com.intuit.quickbooks
Version
29.44.0+1
Analysis Date
Jan 30, 2026
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Data Security - 2 findings (1 critical, 1 high)
Network Security - 1 finding (1 high)
Code Safety - 0 findings
Privacy - 8 findings (2 critical, 4 high, 2 medium)
The app collects financial records including invoices, expenses, and transaction history. It also gathers detailed behavioral data on how users use the app, including which screens they visit, how long they spend on each feature, and what actions they take. Device identifiers and technical information about the device are collected to support fraud detection and account security functions.
Activity data is shared with a broad network of third-party services. Kochava and Segment receive behavioral and attribution data to track user engagement across marketing channels. Braze receives data to power targeted messaging and in-app communications. Firebase collects usage and stability data. ThreatMetrix receives device and behavioral signals for fraud analysis. Instabug receives diagnostic reports. Plaid and Stripe handle banking connection and payment data for core financial features.
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Security | 25/100 |
| Privacy | 30/100 |
| Data Security | 20/100 |
| Network Security | 55/100 |
| Code Safety | 15/100 |
| Data Collection | 40/100 |
| Data Sharing | 35/100 |
| User Control | 45/100 |
Security (25/100): Financial records are stored and handled in ways where user data may not be fully protected. The technical safeguards around sensitive business data are insufficient for an app handling this type of information.
Privacy (30/100): Usage data is distributed to a large number of third-party services, with limited controls for users to restrict that sharing.
Data Security (20/100): The protections around stored financial records and business data fall short. Sensitive information entered into the app may not be fully protected at rest.
Network Security (55/100): Some protections are in place for data sent over the network, though user data may not be fully protected in certain circumstances, including on public Wi-Fi.
Code Safety (15/100): The app's internal code protections are minimal, making it easier for unauthorized parties to analyze and misuse the app in ways that affect how financial data is handled.
Data Collection (40/100): The app collects a broader range of data than its core financial features require, including behavioral and usage signals used for advertising and analytics purposes.
Data Sharing (35/100): User data is routinely passed to multiple third-party services, each with their own data retention and use policies outside users' control.
User Control (45/100): Users have some options to manage account data, but meaningful control over what is shared with marketing and analytics services is limited.
This scorecard reflects a static analysis of the app's code, configuration, and data handling practices. Scores represent the security and privacy posture of the specific version analyzed.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| App Name | Intuit QuickBooks for Business |
| Package ID | com.intuit.quickbooks |
| Version | 29.44.0+1 |
| Platform | Android |
| Scan Date | January 30, 2026 |
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