[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #16778: wordpress is leaking user/blog information during wp_version_check()

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#16778: wordpress is leaking user/blog information during wp_version_check()
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 Reporter:  investici       |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement     |      Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal          |   Milestone:
Component:  Administration  |     Version:
 Severity:  minor           |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch       |     Focuses:
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Comment (by mark-k):

 @Otto42 you have great explenations but

 1. experience shows the information is not needed, gathering info just
 because it might turn useful but with no idea when, is just not cool

 2. I am not a lawyer but most likely it violates EU privacy laws or
 directive, if not by letter then by spirit.

 3. It still gives Matt an insight on the business of competitors, which is
 very not cool. Obviously the conflict of interest has a bigger impact than
 just this ticket, and should not be the reason to do anything, but it is
 worth keeping it in mind.

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