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1password implementing privacy-preserving telemetry system (blog.1password.com)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/technology@beehaw.org
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"We won’t be collecting your saved passwords, passkeys, usernames, and any URLs associated with your items. Your private information is just that – private.

All event data will be de-identified and processed in aggregate before it’s used for analysis. "

It sounds like they plan on releasing the technical details in the coming days/weeks. I'm curious how its de-identified and processed.

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[–] 8 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child)

If you're not willing to trust what they say about the anonymity of the telemetry system, or to opt out, then I think you wouldn't be happy trusting them with all your passwords in the first place!

If you're willing to stick to Safari, then I think using Apple Keychain is best, especially since they'll be adding sharing this year.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Yeah this is what I don’t get. They already hold your most precious secrets and now you don’t trust them with a telemetry system?! Seems an odd order of concerns to me.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago

    Telemetry, even scrubbed, can provide enough meta data to de-anonomize the user. If the goal is to reduce your threat vectors, than it's a valid concern.

    Given data breeches are increasing, the less data that is collected the better.

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