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Package: gnome-control-centerVersion: 43.9 gnomeSeverity: high
In Debian 12 (fully updated as of March 13, 2025) with GNOME 43.9, the
"Automatic Problem Reporting" setting under "Diagnostics" in the GNOME Settings
window (gnome-control-center) is hidden from the main "Privacy" section and
only appears when searched for using the search function. It is set to "On" by
default, implying automatic data reporting without explicit user consent during
installation. I observed this by opening GNOME Settings, checking the "Privacy"
section (where it’s not visible), and searching "diagnostics" to find it
enabled by default.I reproduced this on multiple Debian 12 systems with GNOME
43.9, all fully updated as of March 13, 2025, and the behavior is consistent:
the setting is hidden unless searched for and enabled without user opt-in. This
is reproducible on any fresh Debian 12 GNOME install. I assume the responsible
package is gnome-control-center, though it could be a related GNOME component
(e.g., gnome-shell)—I hope maintainers can confirm.Suggestions:Make "Automatic
Problem Reporting" visible in the Privacy section by default, not buried behind
a search.Set it to "Off" unless the user opts in, respecting Debian’s
commitment to transparency and user control.This feels disingenuous and caught
me off guard. I opted out of data collection during installation (where such
options were offered) and didn’t expect a hidden default to override that
choice. I’d appreciate feedback from maintainers:Why is "Automatic Problem
Reporting" hidden and set to "On" by default?What data is collected, and to
whom is it sent under this setting?Can this be adjusted to better align with
user consent?
Thank you for your efforts and reply.Kind regards,Susanna
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--- Begin Message ---
I am unable to duplicate this issue with Debian Testing. Therefore I
am closing this bug.
gnome-control-center's Automatic Problem Reporting only supports
Fedora's ABRT tool. It does nothing in Debian. gnome-control-center is
not sending your data automatically anywhere. It is correctly hidden
and the hiding seems to be more effective in the next version of
Debian.
Thank you,
Jeremy Bícha
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