1754642 - Remove or update probes expiring in Firefox 100: MEDIA_GMP_UPDATE_XML_FETCH_RESULT before Gecko version increases to 100 on 2022-03-08

Status: RESOLVED FIXED

(Core :: Audio/Video: GMP, task)

Description

[telemetry-probes]

The following Firefox probes will expire in the next major Firefox nightly release: version 100 [1].

MEDIA_GMP_UPDATE_XML_FETCH_RESULT

What to do about this:

1. If one, some, or all of the metrics are no longer needed, please remove them from their definitions files (Histograms.json, Scalars.yaml, Events.yaml).
2. If one, some, or all of the metrics are still required, please submit a Data Collection Review [2] and patch to extend their expiry. There is a shorter form for data collection renewal [3].

If you have any problems, please ask for help on the #data-help Slack channel or the #telemetry Matrix room at https://chat.mozilla.org/#/room/#telemetry:mozilla.org. We'll give you a hand.

Your Friendly, Neighborhood Telemetry Team

[1] https://wiki.mozilla.org/Release_Management/Calendar
[2] https://wiki.mozilla.org/Firefox/Data_Collection
[3] https://github.com/mozilla/data-review/blob/master/renewal_request.md

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Comment 1

[:Gijs (away/busy until Mar 10)]

Should we just collect this permanently so we can notice if we break this in future?

Comment 2

[Bryce Seager van Dyk [:bryce] (he/him) - Not reading bugmail]

(In reply to :Gijs (he/him) from comment #1)

Should we just collect this permanently so we can notice if we break this in future?

Yes, though I plan on replacing it with better telemetry, but haven't had the time to finish that out. So I'll make this permanent, so we have coverage in case I never finish the other stuff, and if I do finish that out, I can remove this.

Comment 3

[Bryce Seager van Dyk [:bryce] (he/him) - Not reading bugmail]

Attachment: renewal_request.md

Comment 4

[Bryce Seager van Dyk [:bryce] (he/him) - Not reading bugmail]

Attachment: Bug 1754642 - Permanently collect MEDIA_GMP_UPDATE_XML_FETCH_RESULT. r?gijs

I plan to remove this in favour of a richer set of data in the future, but until
I do, let's make sure we're tracking something to help guide development.

Comment 5

[Sebastian Hengst [:aryx] (needinfo me if it's about an intermittent or backout)]

Tracking because xpcshell's toolkit/modules/tests/xpcshell/test_GMPInstallManager.js depends on it.

Comment 6

[Chris H-C :chutten]

Comment on attachment 9263672 [details]
renewal_request.md

I'm afraid you can't use the short form to make a temporary collection permanent. You'll need to file using the full form so we can get all the necessary information down.

Comment 7

[Bryce Seager van Dyk [:bryce] (he/him) - Not reading bugmail]

Attachment: request.md

Thanks for the heads up, new form attached.

Comment 8

[Chris H-C :chutten]

Comment on attachment 9263829 [details]
request.md

DATA COLLECTION REVIEW RESPONSE:

Is there or will there be documentation that describes the schema for the ultimate data set available publicly, complete and accurate?

Yes.

Is there a control mechanism that allows the user to turn the data collection on and off?

Yes. This collection is Telemetry so can be controlled through Firefox's Preferences.

If the request is for permanent data collection, is there someone who will monitor the data over time?

Yes, :bryce is responsible.

Using the category system of data types on the Mozilla wiki, what collection type of data do the requested measurements fall under?

Category 1, Technical.

Is the data collection request for default-on or default-off?

Default on for all channels.

Does the instrumentation include the addition of any new identifiers?

No.

Is the data collection covered by the existing Firefox privacy notice?

Yes.

Does the data collection use a third-party collection tool?

No.

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Result: datareview+

Comment 9

[Pulsebot]

Pushed by [e-mail]:
https://hg.mozilla.org/integration/autoland/rev/649c2ec6d8fd
Permanently collect MEDIA_GMP_UPDATE_XML_FETCH_RESULT. r=Gijs

Comment 10

[Norisz Fay [:noriszfay]]

https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/rev/649c2ec6d8fd