Re: Alternative Text for DNT: 0 (ACTION-209, ISSUE-148)

There is, to be sure, a level of generality problem.  I think we can reasonably expect more than just a "learn more" link and less than a full privacy policy.  Without getting prescriptive, we can ask for some modest degree of inline explanation.  I've attached a rough UI mockup that reflects my thinking.

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On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 12:52 PM, JC Cannon wrote:

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> Jonathan,
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> The text, “it MUST clearly explain those practices” seems a bit vague. How about “it MUST explain why it is making the request”? I don’t feel explaining all practices within a request is practical. A “Learn more” link would be more practical.
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> Thanks,
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> From: Jonathan Mayer [mailto:jmayer@stanford.edu]  
> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:44 AM
> To: public-tracking@w3.org (mailto:public-tracking@w3.org)
> Subject: Alternative Text for DNT: 0 (ACTION-209, ISSUE-148)
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> Normative:
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> i. In General
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> A DNT: 0 exception allows a website to conduct specific practices that are otherwise prohibited by this specification.
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> ii. Explanation Requirement
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> When a website requests a DNT: 0 exception, it MUST clearly explain those practices to the user.
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> iii. Multiple Semantics
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> If a website maintains multiple semantics for DNT: 0, it is responsible for associating the proper semantic with a user agent.  If a website cannot determine the semantics associated with a DNT: 0 exception, it may not rely on the exception.
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> Non-Normative Discussion:
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> i. Legal Implications
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> This specification does not take a position on whether the DNT: 0 exception mechanism is sufficient to satisfy any legal requirements.
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