solved Ubuntu Server data reports/snooping?

[server_mint]

Hey all. New to the forum.

I asked this same question on reddit, but haven't gotten a solid answer. Maybe my phrasing wasn't exactly right.

Here's my question:
Does Ubuntu Server send data usage/hardware/any kind of reports similar to regular Ubuntu? If so, how can you turn them off?

Context: I want to set up my own Nextcloud server at home. The easiest way I've heard to do that is through Ubuntu Server. However, I'm also concerned about privacy (I want to ditch Google Drive).
LTT mentioned this kind of data reporting in a video a little while ago.
I've also seen a bunch of articles like this:

1. https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-data-collection-stats/

2. https://vitux.com/how-to-force-ubuntu-to-stop-collecting-your-data-from-your-pc/

3. https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2018/02/ubuntu-data-collection-opt-out

Thanks!

[Sauron]

14 hours ago, chathamserver said:

Does Ubuntu Server send data usage/hardware/any kind of reports similar to regular Ubuntu? If so, how can you turn them off?

The information is sent at installation time and you can opt out in the installer.

[server_mint]

3 hours ago, Sauron said:

The information is sent at installation time and you can opt out in the installer.

Thanks for the response! Unfortunately, I didn't get this prompt when I installed Ubuntu Server on VirtualBox. I don't see anywhere I can retroactively opt out.

[Sauron]

35 minutes ago, chathamserver said:

Thanks for the response! Unfortunately, I didn't get this prompt when I installed Ubuntu Server on VirtualBox. I don't see anywhere I can retroactively opt out.

Since the information is sent during the installation it's a done deal at this point, as far as I know no further information will be sent.

[Koeshi]

You don't need to worry, the telemetry-module is only for the desktop image.  For obvious reasons they do not include it with the image that is focused on corporate customers: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/ubuntu-reveals-desktop-telemetry-for-the-first-time/

[server_mint]

Thank you both! I think that puts my question to rest. I appreciate the help!

Edited May 31, 2020 by chathamserver