From b48a3cd466dc4ad7c38b8f0b6e8099f8bb53b425 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: yanosz Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 21:23:09 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] clarify automatic updates regarding user consent (docs) --- docs/features/autoupdater.rst | 10 +++++++++- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/features/autoupdater.rst b/docs/features/autoupdater.rst index 840563a7..33b86237 100644 --- a/docs/features/autoupdater.rst +++ b/docs/features/autoupdater.rst @@ -1,7 +1,15 @@ Autoupdater =========== -Gluon contains an automatic update system which can be configured in the site configuration. +Gluon contains an automatic update system, which can be configured in the site configuration. + +Please mind that asking users for consent is not implemented within the automatic update system. +If automatic updates are enabled by default, users are neither asked nor notified when updates are available or installed. + +It is reasonable to ask users for consent before administrators gain access to private devices +and networks via automatic updates. This could be done before downloading, e.g. by providing different download options. +Some community networks have guidelines regarding automatic update policies, that require agreeing explicitly. +(e.g. `Freifunk Memorandum of Understanding `). Building Images ---------------