BorderCheck is a fictional diagnostic tool designed to illustrate surveillance patterns in browser extensions. It maps emotional resonance, telemetry transparency, and consent structure through a trace scoring model.
- Dropdown-based selection of example extensions
- Trace score calculation across five dimensions
- Visual zone-based feedback with heat icons
- Minimalist UI for quiet reflection
- Jurisdiction: Regulatory context and scope
- Consent: Opt-in mechanisms and clarity
- Update: Transparency of versioning and sync
- Trace: Visibility of analytics and telemetry
- Emotional: Presence of behavioral modeling
| Score Range | Zone | Icon |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Opaque Trace | 🟥 |
| 1–2 | Active Surveillance | 🟠 |
| 3–4 | Consent Optional | 🟡 |
| 5 | Transparent Use | 🟢 |
BorderCheck is not a real diagnostic tool and does not evaluate actual browser extensions. It exists to provoke conversation about surveillance design, telemetry visibility, and emotional risk.
BorderCheck is conceptually aligned with Percept and other emotionally reflective tools in civic design.
- Clone the repo
- Serve locally using Live Preview or Live Server
- Select a fictional extension from the dropdown
- Reflect on its trace score and zone
- Support trace layering for multiple tools
- Explore acoustic trace feedback
- Integrate accessibility indicators beyond score visibility
Matthew Herron | mat.herron@gmail.com