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[-] kyub@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The right way to implement telemetry:

  • It's off by default (opt-in). To increase visibility of this option, it's OK to ask the user via popup, during setup, or similar, whether he would like to turn it on (shortly list the advantages)
  • Once it's on, the user should be informed BEFORE each upload takes place about the exact content which should be uploaded, and asked whether he wants to send it (Y/N)
  • Transmission must only contain truly necessary data
  • Transmission must be encrypted
[-] Acro@beehaw.org 8 points 1 year ago

I agree with everything, except the second point. If I already opted-in I don't want to be prompted every time that telemetry is uploaded. I wouldn't mind a notification informing me that telemetry has been sent while also allowing me to review it.

Also, it almost goes without saying that I should also be able to opt-out at any time, even after explicitly opting-in.

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