[kwlug-disc] Changes to Audacity privacy notice

[CrankyOldBugger]

I passed this on to a guy I know who's a heavy Audacity user..  he asked
that if anyone sees any forks to let us know!


On Sun, 4 Jul 2021 at 01:21, Chris Irwin via kwlug-disc <
kwlug-disc at kwlug.org> wrote:

> 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...
>
> --
> Chris Irwin
>
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