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afaik it is a request for opt-in collecting metrics, while still trying to respect your privacy (as much as possible in this use-case). I won't do that, but if
by neiman 7y ago
afaik it is a request for opt-in collecting metrics, while still trying to respect your privacy (as much as possible in this use-case).
I won't do that, but if someone agrees I don't see any ethical issue with it.
Is there anything I'm missing?
- chroem- 7y agoI'm sorry, but "opt-in" has almost always been a load of BS in my experience. Most examples I have seen look like: "Do you accept these terms? A.) Yes, and continue using our product B.) No, and revoke your access to our product."
- neiman 7y agoDoesn't seem like the case here, you need to participate in the "Intel Computing Improvement Program".
- ninkendo 7y agoAnd how long until the installer for some "partner" software enrolls me in this program without my knowledge? (Or only explained deep in some EULA nobody will read...)
- ngneer 7y agoIntel software development teams have to comply with internal legal process, meant to safeguard against that.
- jmull 7y agoWell, you're saying metrics and they're saying web browsing data. You're probably thinking metrics because that's how the program is presented: as a way to help ensure Intel products and drivers are performing well. But what does browsing data have to do with that? E.g. I notice the privacy policy covering this data specifically allows them to use the data they collect for advertising and allows them to let their partners use it for advertising as well. Is that what you were expecting from the Intel CIP?
- neiman 7y agoI dunno why they need it and I personally won't share it, but if they ask honestly, without any manipulation tricks, and people decide to share it, I don't see an issue. Freedom goes both ways.
- squiggleblaz 7y agoBut there's manipulation tricks. And they ought to be making a fair offer that involves paying you a fair rate to be monitored. It should just come naturally. Otherwise they're using manipulation tricks.
- makomk 7y agoFrom what I can tell, it's "opt in" in the sense that so long as you're paying really close attention when installing Intel's Driver & Support Assistant, it's technically possible to avoid accidentally turning it on. (However, it is apparently impossible to to avoid installing it regardless of which options you choose in that installer - hence the FAQ item "If I choose not to participate in the program now, can I join the program later?" that says people with that installed can just turn it on from CIP's control panel entry.)