No, data collection ought to always be based on informed consent. A default enabled checkbox that can easily be skipped over does not constitute informed consen

No, data collection ought to always be based on informed consent. A default enabled checkbox that can easily be skipped over does not constitute informed consent. I agree that opt-in telemetry however is useless. Thus, the only ethical and useful option is forced choice; i.e. present the user with two unselected options where a decision between them must be made. This is e.g. how Apple designed its usage data option for the Apple TV, AFAIK. Two unselected options, given equal weight and styling etc.