Re: Action-231, issue-153 requirements on other software that sets DNT headers

Alan:

Thank you for sending.

As a process matter, I think it makes sense to consider this and other text proposals as proposed amendments to the June Draft.

Peter


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From: Alan Chapell <achapell@chapellassociates.com<mailto:achapell@chapellassociates.com>>
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013 9:22 AM
To: "public-tracking@w3.org<mailto:public-tracking@w3.org>" <public-tracking@w3.org<mailto:public-tracking@w3.org>>
Subject: Action-231, issue-153 requirements on other software that sets DNT headers
Resent-From: <public-tracking@w3.org<mailto:public-tracking@w3.org>>
Resent-Date: Monday, June 10, 2013 9:23 AM

Here is my suggestion for language pursuant to Action 231.

A user agent MUST have a default tracking preference of unset (DNT is not enabled; no tracking preference signal is sent). A user agent extension or add-on must not alter the user's tracking preference setting unless it complies with Section 5 of this document (User Preferences). Software outside of the user agent that causes a DNT header to be sent (or modifies existing headers) MUST NOT do so without following the requirements of this section; such software also MUST ensure the expressed preference reflects the individual user's intent.

Alan