Title: Core Privacy Agenda – 7 November 2018 Author: Allen Snook Published: November 5, 2018 --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/allendav/) [Allen Snook](https://profiles.wordpress.org/allendav/) 11:35 pm _on_ November 5, 2018 Tags: [core-privacy ( 53 )](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/core-privacy/), [privacy ( 39 )](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/privacy/)    # Core Privacy Agenda – 7 November 2018 When/Where: Join us in [#core-privacy](https://wordpress.slack.com/messages/core-privacy) on Making WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) from 1500-1600 UTC Agenda: * We need a facilitator and note-taker for today ([@allendav](https://profiles.wordpress.org/allendav/) is on travel/AFK) * New Meeting Time discussion [@desrosj](https://profiles.wordpress.org/desrosj/) * Tickets - Update on moving coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. files from [@allendav](https://profiles.wordpress.org/allendav/)( core:43895) – developing a plan here – [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1naG6Bs2RK7j1PkKXmCdflY3ei2ZgZtV6zHCWeRz01s0/edit](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1naG6Bs2RK7j1PkKXmCdflY3ei2ZgZtV6zHCWeRz01s0/edit) * Needs-privacy-review tagtag A directory in Subversion. WordPress uses tags to store a single snapshot of a version (3.6, 3.6.1, etc.), the common convention of tags in version control systems. (Not to be confused with post tags.) – Update from [@garrett](https://profiles.wordpress.org/garrett/) (metaMeta Meta is a term that refers to the inside workings of a group. For us, this is the team that works on internal WordPress sites like WordCamp Central and Make WordPress.: 3896) - “wrote the patchpatch A special text file that describes changes to code, by identifying the files and lines which are added, removed, and altered. It may also be referred to as a **diff**. A patch can be _applied_ to a codebase for testing. and it’s now awaiting a commit. There’s two additional items after commit which is including links but we’ll hold on that until the tag starts to get some usage” * Raising awareness of core privacy work and meetings - Update from Rian re marketing newsletter — getting the word out about Office Hours, our need for developers and end-user feedback * “What is privacy in our context?” - What is privacy in the sense of what areas do we look at in our work [@idea15](https://profiles.wordpress.org/idea15/) - Separating the theory from the practice (e.g. our dev guidelines) - Update on working with Chris Tiezel for cross-platform definitions [@idea15](https://profiles.wordpress.org/idea15/) Items postponed to next week: * WP mobile app permissions and trackers ([@allendav](https://profiles.wordpress.org/allendav/)) * Trackers on WP.org footer ([@allendav](https://profiles.wordpress.org/allendav/)) What the Cool Privacy Kids Are Reading / Trying This Week: * Proposed Consumer Data Protection Act (US) [https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/senator-introduces-privacy-law-draft-that-could-put-ceos-in-jail-for-data-breaches/](https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/senator-introduces-privacy-law-draft-that-could-put-ceos-in-jail-for-data-breaches/) * Tim Cook on Privacy (24 Oct): [https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-ceo-tim-cook-pushes-for-strong-us-privacy-law-reform](https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-ceo-tim-cook-pushes-for-strong-us-privacy-law-reform) Upcoming WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). (and other Event) Privacy Talks: * Planned talks * Opportunities Helpful links: * Core Privacy Component Home Page [https://make.wordpress.org/core/components/privacy/](https://make.wordpress.org/core/components/privacy/) * Core Privacy Posts [https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/core-privacy/](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/core-privacy/) * Core Privacy Roadmap [https://make.wordpress.org/core/roadmap/privacy/](https://make.wordpress.org/core/roadmap/privacy/) * PluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. Privacy Handbook [https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/privacy/ ](https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/privacy/) * Open Privacy Component Tickets [https://core.trac.wordpress.org/query?status=accepted&status=assigned&status=new&status=reopened&status=reviewing&component=Privacy&col=id&col=summary&col=status&col=owner&col=type&col=priority&col=milestone&col=component&order=priority](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/query?status=accepted&status=assigned&status=new&status=reopened&status=reviewing&component=Privacy&col=id&col=summary&col=status&col=owner&col=type&col=priority&col=milestone&col=component&order=priority) [#privacy](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/privacy/) [#core-privacy](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/core-privacy/) ### Share this: * [ Threads ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2018/11/05/core-privacy-agenda-7-november-2018/?share=threads) * [ Mastodon ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2018/11/05/core-privacy-agenda-7-november-2018/?share=mastodon) * [ Bluesky ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2018/11/05/core-privacy-agenda-7-november-2018/?share=bluesky) * [ X ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2018/11/05/core-privacy-agenda-7-november-2018/?share=x) * [ Facebook ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2018/11/05/core-privacy-agenda-7-november-2018/?share=facebook) * [ LinkedIn ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2018/11/05/core-privacy-agenda-7-november-2018/?share=linkedin) # Post navigation [← Dev Chat Summary: October 31st (5.0 Week 5)](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2018/11/05/dev-chat-summary-october-31st-5-0-week-5/) [Meta Box Compatibility Flags →](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2018/11/07/meta-box-compatibility-flags/)