[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #38418: Add telemetry (aka usage data collection) as opt-in feature in core

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#38418: Add telemetry (aka usage data collection) as opt-in feature in core
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 Reporter:  mor10            |       Owner:
     Type:  feature request  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  General          |     Version:  4.7
 Severity:  normal           |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                   |     Focuses:
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Comment (by mor10):

 Replying to [comment:6 dd32]:
 > It would also be valuable to see how our existing stats system can
 compliment or be replaced by the proposal here though.
 > I mention this as most of the stats from the original description are
 already tracked, just not exposed in any form.
 > The only new thing mentioned here is the `Frequency of use of specific
 views (Settings, Customizer, etc)` and transparency part (Which would
 still probably only be anonymised summaries, not exact data).

 The main feature of my proposal is the ability for developers and
 researchers to add custom queries to the data collection when new data is
 required. This would enable us to learn relevant and time/place-specific
 data on user behavior and could open the door for real human-centric
 design decisions. This of course would have to be done while adhering to
 strict guidelines about privacy and anonymity.

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