[kwlug-disc] Changes to Audacity privacy notice

[Chris Irwin]

Looks like Audacity project changed hands a few months ago, and has now 
released an updated privacy notice, indicating that they collect 
(limited) personal data. Also, they advise that their app is not to be 
used by those under 13 (likely due to collection of said data).

The first type of data (system info, IP, etc) are likely related to 
Analytics.

     * OS version
     * User country based on IP address
     * OS name and version
     * CPU
     * Non-fatal error codes and messages (i.e. project failed to open)
     * Crash reports in Breakpad MiniDump format

The concerning part is the second type:

     * Data necessary for law enforcement, litigation and authorities’ 
       requests (if any)

The privacy policy:

     https://www.audacityteam.org/about/desktop-privacy-notice/

The issue questioning the change:

     https://github.com/audacity/audacity/issues/1213

Some discussions:

     https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/od3h8b/audacity_may_collect_data_necessary_for_law/

     https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27727150

As these things typically go, I expect somebody will reply shortly with 
the link to the predominant fork...

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Chris Irwin

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