[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #43492: Core Telemetry and Updates

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#43492: Core Telemetry and Updates
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 Reporter:  xkon              |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement       |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal            |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Upgrade/Install   |     Version:
 Severity:  normal            |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  gdpr 2nd-opinion  |     Focuses:
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Comment (by azaozz):

 Replying to [comment:14 DavidAnderson]:
 > This is incorrect, AFAICT. Personal data under the GDPR is all data
 *associated with* a person.... not just the data which is identifies you.

 OK, how is the version of PHP running on GoDaddy's servers associated with
 a person? Who is that person anyway? :)

 IMHO the information sent from WP when checking for upgrades is for
 "Essential security purposes". Plugins that "fiddle" with it should be
 considered '''harmful''' not only for the sites they are installed on but
 for all of the Internet, as they may make WordPress less secure. A hacked
 site on a shared server is a problem for all neighbor sites.

 We already have a disclosure about what is sent in these checks. Can make
 it more prominent by showing it when installing (as discussed in Slack).

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