[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #27626: wp_check_browser_version() collects information for WP and potentially poses privacy concerns, also causes slow load time

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#27626: wp_check_browser_version() collects information for WP and potentially
poses privacy concerns, also causes slow load time
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 Reporter:  chris.mcmacken     |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement        |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal             |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Administration     |     Version:  3.8.1
 Severity:  normal             |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  reporter-feedback  |     Focuses:
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Comment (by SergeyBiryukov):

 Replying to [comment:3 chris.mcmacken]:
 > Why the function is called isn't relevant to my issue, it shouldn't need
 to dial home in the first place or I should be able to disable it.

 I've attached a workaround plugin to disable it: [attachment:disable-wp-
 check-browser-version.php].

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/27626#comment:5>
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