The following Firefox probes will expire in the next major Firefox nightly release: version 97 [1].

os.environment.is_kept_in_dock

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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Should get product feedback (@akmathur) to decide if this matrix should be forever for both Mac and Windows.

The windows os.environment.is_taskbar_pinned (as well as os.environment.launch_method) were bumped up to Fx100 in bug 1725298.

Got update from @akmathur , product would like to keep this telemetry permanently. To fix we should remove expire flag from respective probes inside scalars.yaml and submit for data-review. See Bug 1725298

https://searchfox.org/mozilla-central/source/toolkit/components/telemetry/Scalars.yaml#1856

Updated with initial review for pinned to taskbar.

Disabled test_browserGlue_newwindow_restriction_telemetry.js and browser_browserGlue_telemetry.js while they are being fixed for causing multiple failures on nightly.

https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/rev/3832261ad6c2
https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/rev/592ce8e18548

https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/rev/3045df4ba610
https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/rev/d9faec106738

We should be able to un-skip the tests when landing the expires: never

Comment on attachment 9253948 [details]
updated_renewal_request.md

The Data Request Renewal short form can only be used to renew to another expiry. Making a probe permanent requires the use of the full form as there are some pieces of information (notably the person responsible for the probe over time) that only the full form has.

@akmathur - I've listed you under #7 as the person responsible for the probe per @mardak's comments.

@akmathur - Same as in the one above, I've listed you under #7 as the person responsible for the probe.

Comment on attachment 9254543 [details]
Data Review Request Form - is_taskbar_pinned.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, Akash Mathur 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.

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.

Result: datareview+

Comment on attachment 9254542 [details]
Data Review Request Form - is_kept_in_dock.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, Akash Mathur 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.

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.

Result: datareview+

https://hg.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/rev/b554dfb7a9cb

I have verified this issue using the latest Firefox Nightly 97.0a1 (Build ID: 20211219214917) on Windows 10 x64 and macOS 11.6.

• The “os.environment.is_kept_in_dock” scalar is registered on macOS and has the “true” value when the browser is kept in dock or the “false” value when the browser is not kept in dock.
• The “os.environment.is_taskbar_pinned” scalar is registered on Windows OS and has the “true” value when the browser is pinned to Taskbar or the “false” value when the browser is not pinned.