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Yes. I like transparency and I would like to live in a world where the products I consume don't assume and give me the choice of what data is sent on the back o
by jubes 9y ago
Yes. I like transparency and I would like to live in a world where the products I consume don't assume and give me the choice of what data is sent on the back of my actions. In this case because the option was binary it was assumed I wanted geo-location data being sent. Let's consider the scenario where the data store containing these notes and their associated metadata was breached and owned. You then have the potential for learning additional facts about people which wasn't their intended choice. If you chose to allow for certain data to be sent then ultimately the onus is on the you. Because you want as much metadata attached to notes doesn't mean everyone does and therefore we should be given the option.
- kohanz 9y agoBut you are given the option. I bet the app also stores timestamps along with the posts - should that be off by default as well because some are uncomfortable with divulging when they created their note?
- muxator 9y agoDoes a set of timestamps have the same informative value of the geolocation history of a user? Would you affirm this in a formal risk assessment?
- kohanz 9y ago> Does a set of timestamps have the same informative value of the geolocation history of a user? It depends on the user, which is why they are given an option. > Would you affirm this in a formal risk assessment? Are we still talking about a free, open-source note-taking app or is this a medical device now?