Ubuntu "Online smart scopes" are identified as a privacy concern in this UK Government Security Guidance report (currently advertised on ubuntu.com front page!): https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/412828 /End_User_Devices_Guidance_-_Ubuntu_14_04_LTS.pdf
Here is the excerpt (p. 10) By default Ubuntu has some features enabled which can be a privacy concern. To disable these features take the following steps: [...] 2. To prevent what is typed into the Dash from triggering online searches, go to System Settings, Privacy, Search, and set Include online results in Dash to disabled. Alternatively, online scopes can be disabled by executing..." So, again, the solution is simple, i.e. online smart scopes should be Off by default. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1073114 Title: Online Smart Scopes Do Not Respect User Privacy To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libunity/+bug/1073114/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
