- From: David Singer <singer@apple.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 09:02:11 -0700
- To: John Simpson <john@consumerwatchdog.org>
- Cc: public-tracking@w3.org
On Jun 21, 2013, at 6:23 , John Simpson <john@consumerwatchdog.org> wrote: > David, > > What is the definition of "tracking information you are using? Is it from definitions in June draft, i.e.: "Tracking is the retention or use, after a network interaction is complete, of data records that are, or can be, associated with a specific user, user agent or device"? yes, that's the intent -- to connect the proscription to the definition. it's implied but not actually stated. > > -- > Problem > > "If a third party receives a DNT: 1 signal, then: > > • the third party must not collect, retain, share, or use information related to the network interaction as part of which it received the DNT: 1 signal outside of the permitted uses as defined within this standard and any explicitly-granted exceptions provided in accordance with the requirements of this standard; > • the third party must not use information about previous network interactions in which it was a third party, outside of the permitted uses as defined within this standard and any explicitly-granted exceptions, provided in accordance with the requirements of this standard." > > > 1) We imply but nowhere say, that what third parties must do under DNT:1 is to reduce 'tracking', as defined. > 2) We don't allow out-of-band-consent. > 3) Exceptions don't need to be mentioned, as they cause DNT:0 to be sent, not DNT:1. > > Proposal > > Insert 'tracking' twice and remove exceptions: > > If a third party receives a DNT: 1 signal, then, unless it has consent from the user: > > • the third party must not collect, retain, share, or use tracking information related to the network interaction as part of which it received the DNT: 1 signal outside of the permitted uses as defined within this standard; > • the third party must not use tracking information about previous network interactions in which it was a third party, outside of the permitted uses as defined within this standard. > > > David Singer > Multimedia and Software Standards, Apple Inc. > David Singer Multimedia and Software Standards, Apple Inc.
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