Package: gnome-control-centerVersion: 43.9 gnomeSeverity: high In Debian 12 (fully updated as of March 13, 2025) with GNOME 43.9, the "Automatic Problem Reporting" setting under "Diagnostics" in the GNOME Settings window (gnome-control-center) is hidden from the main "Privacy" section and only appears when searched for using the search function. It is set to "On" by default, implying automatic data reporting without explicit user consent during installation. I observed this by opening GNOME Settings, checking the "Privacy" section (where it’s not visible), and searching "diagnostics" to find it enabled by default.I reproduced this on multiple Debian 12 systems with GNOME 43.9, all fully updated as of March 13, 2025, and the behavior is consistent: the setting is hidden unless searched for and enabled without user opt-in. This is reproducible on any fresh Debian 12 GNOME install. I assume the responsible package is gnome-control-center, though it could be a related GNOME component (e.g., gnome-shell)—I hope maintainers can confirm.Suggestions:Make "Automatic Problem Reporting" visible in the Privacy section by default, not buried behind a search.Set it to "Off" unless the user opts in, respecting Debian’s commitment to transparency and user control.This feels disingenuous and caught me off guard. I opted out of data collection during installation (where such options were offered) and didn’t expect a hidden default to override that choice. I’d appreciate feedback from maintainers:Why is "Automatic Problem Reporting" hidden and set to "On" by default?What data is collected, and to whom is it sent under this setting?Can this be adjusted to better align with user consent? Thank you for your efforts and reply.Kind regards,Susanna
