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==== How Do I Request/Make a Shield Study ====
==== How Do I Request/Make a Shield Study ====


You can find documentation on the entire process [https://docs.google.com/a/mozilla.com/document/d/1xNpc7GuyJ4gwXhf7NaG5BW0BThCCtXjp-3ATIpJAny4/edit?usp=sharing | for launching Shield Studies here.]
You can find documentation on the entire process [https://docs.google.com/a/mozilla.com/document/d/1xNpc7GuyJ4gwXhf7NaG5BW0BThCCtXjp-3ATIpJAny4/edit?usp=sharing|for launching Shield Studies here.]


= Who Approves a Shield Study? =
==== Who Approves a Shield Study? ====
Shield Studies must be approved by a Firefox Product Manager, Data Steward, Legal, QA, Release Management, AMO review, and a member of the core Shield Team. You can find detailed specifics in the link above.  
Shield Studies must be approved by a Firefox Product Manager, Data Steward, Legal, QA, Release Management, AMO review, and a member of the core Shield Team. You can find detailed specifics in the link above.  


= What data do Shield Studies normally collect? =
==== What data do Shield Studies normally collect? ====


By default, Shield Studies will collect this data:
By default, Shield Studies will collect this data:
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Additional measures may be added to individual studies pending approval from a data steward. All data collected will be disclosed prominently to the user at the time of consent.
Additional measures may be added to individual studies pending approval from a data steward. All data collected will be disclosed prominently to the user at the time of consent.


== Are Shield Studies just Add-ons? ==
==== Are Shield Studies just Add-ons? ====


Shield Studies are a special type of [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/Bootstrapped_extensions restartless extension]. They can do anything a regular restartless extension can do.
Shield Studies are a special type of [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Add-ons/Bootstrapped_extensions restartless extension]. They can do anything a regular restartless extension can do.


== Do Shield Studies need to be signed? ==
==== Do Shield Studies need to be signed? ====


Yes! Shield Studies need to be signed to run in FF 42+, just like all other add-ons.
Yes! Shield Studies need to be signed to run in FF 42+, just like all other add-ons.


== How long do Shield Studies last? ==
==== How long do Shield Studies last? ====


Shield Studies live for a fixed period and are uninstalled by the system at the end date or after the specified elapsed time. Usually that time is 7 days from the install rate, but studies can last much longer if needed.
Shield Studies live for a fixed period and are uninstalled by the system at the end date or after the specified elapsed time. Usually that time is 7 days from the install rate, but studies can last much longer if needed.


== What is are participation rates for Shield Studies? ==
==== What is are participation rates for Shield Studies? ====


Participation for Shield Studies is currently around 2% of randomly selected participants. We are working on improving the overall flow.
Participation for Shield Studies is currently around 2% of randomly selected participants. We are working on improving the overall flow.


== Where can I find the Pipeline for upcoming Shield Studies? ==
==== Where can I find the Pipeline for upcoming Shield Studies? ====


You can find the [[Firefox/Shield/Shield_Studies/Queue|Shield Studies queue here]].
You can find the [[Firefox/Shield/Shield_Studies/Queue|Shield Studies queue here]].
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