1838856 - Add telemetry for how long we spend on calculating canvas random noise

Status: RESOLVED FIXED

(Core :: Privacy: Anti-Tracking, task)

Description

[Tim Huang[:timhuang]]

The Canvas Randomization introduces random noise to the canvas data when extracting. We want to measure the time spent calculating the random noises so that we can know the overhead.

Comment 1

[Tim Huang[:timhuang]]

Attachment: data-request-bug1838856.md

Comment 2

[Chris H-C :chutten]

Comment on attachment 9339874 [details]
data-request-bug1838856.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 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, Tim Huang 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 2, Interaction. (It might be Cat1, honestly, but I'm happy to accept the requestor's categorization)

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 3

[Tim Huang[:timhuang]]

Attachment: Bug 1838856 - Add a telemetry for measuring the calculating time of canvas random noises. r?tjr!

Comment 4

[Pulsebot]

Pushed by [e-mail]:
https://hg.mozilla.org/integration/autoland/rev/b8784b3350a1
Add a telemetry for measuring the calculating time of canvas random noises. r=tjr

Comment 5

[Serban Stanca [:SerbanS]]

https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/rev/b8784b3350a1