Thank you for taking the time to report this issue. As you note, this is
a long-standing feature of Ubuntu that Canonical leverages to help
understand our user base and improve and prioritize work that makes
Ubuntu better for all. I can assure you that all information is GDPR
compliant and that we implement all policies as far as accessing any
such data. For example, as the manager of the Ubuntu Server team, I’ve
never seen the IP address of any Ubuntu user and am unable to map the
installs out there.
As you note, this feature was done transparently, with clear
documentation, and is trivial to disable if anyone is uncomfortable. I
am marking this bug as “Won’t Fix” as it’s a design decision, and while
there are some that do not agree with it and I respect those feelings,
it’s also not something we’re currently planning on changing. This
allows us to make Ubuntu better for everyone and make sure that we’re
doing the best that we can. Thanks.
** Changed in: base-files (Ubuntu)
Status: Confirmed => Won't Fix
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