Re: Issue 153

Nick,

To make this proposal more clear, I have updated it. Along with clarifying the what to remove/alter I have added some non-normative text might be helpful per yesterday's discussion.

Thanks,

Brad


Existing text
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A user agent must have a default tracking preference of unset (not enabled) unless a specific tracking preference is implied by the decision to use that agent. For example, use of a general-purpose browser would not imply a tracking preference when invoked normally as "SuperFred", but might imply a preference if invoked as "SuperDoNotTrack" or "UltraPrivacyFred". A user agent extension or add-on must not alter the tracking preference unless the act of installing and enabling that extension or add-on is an explicit choice by the user for that tracking preference.

A user agent extension or add-on must not alter the user's tracking preference setting unless it complies with the requirements in this document, including but not limited to this section (Determining a User Preference). Software outside of the user agent that causes a DNT header to be sent (or causes existing headers to be modified) must not do so without ensuring that the requirements of this section are met; such software also must ensure the transmitted preference reflects the individual user's preference.
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New text
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A user agent must have a default tracking preference of unset (not enabled) unless a specific tracking preference is implied by the decision to use that agent. For example, use of a general-purpose browser would not imply a tracking preference when invoked normally as "SuperFred", but might imply a preference if invoked as "SuperDoNotTrack" or "UltraPrivacyFred".

A user agent extension, add-on, or software outside of the user agent must not alter the tracking preference.

Non-normative:
User agent plug-ins and add-ons as well as software outside of a user agent are under continued review for future addition, whereby recognized limitations affecting a balanced implementation can be addressed.
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On Dec 11, 2013, at 6:51 AM, "Brad Kulick" <kulick@yahoo-inc.com<mailto:kulick@yahoo-inc.com>> wrote:

Nick,

You are correct. Removing "Likewise" would be suffice. But Given the paragraph that following we would want to add intermediaries as well. Therefore, it would be:

"A user agent extension, add-on, or software outside of the user agent must not alter the tracking preference."

Also, the paragraph following it would need to be altered to remove or sync with the above.

Thanks,

Brad


On Dec 8, 2013, at 11:43 PM, Nicholas Doty wrote:

I've set up a wiki with what I believe are the two proposals (the existing text which was the basis for sometime and for the batch closing period; and Brad's alternative to remove the "unless" clause).

 http://www.w3.org/wiki/Privacy/TPWG/Proposals_on_limitations_for_add-ons

Brad, we might want to clarify the wording of your suggestion: the sentence begins with "Likewise", but I believe you're proposing a different result (prohibition, rather than explicit choice) for user agent extensions / add-ons.

Thanks,
Nick

On December 4, 2013, at 12:48 PM, Brad Kulick <kulick@yahoo-inc.com<mailto:kulick@yahoo-inc.com>> wrote:

Matthias,

Respectfully, I would like to maintain my objection for closing Issue-153 and allow it to proceed to CFO. Given the lower than normal participation for today's call, I would appreciate allowing for process to complete to ensure any other similar viewpoints are represented.

Thanks,

Brad