Navigate the complexities of data collection in open source with our expert guide! This talk will shed light on the responsible practices and ethical considerations vital for tracking software usage. We’ll cover everything from community messaging, privacy and security, to compliance and governance.


Collecting usage data in open source can be a controversial topic, but recent shifts in attitudes have become evident. With extensive experience working with open source projects and companies over the past four years, our team has empirically established successful best practices and considerations. All open source projects should be aware of these to effectively track software usage. This talk will cover a range of considerations, encompassing community messaging and expectation management, security and privacy, compliance, ethics, and governance.