GitHub Copilot auto enabled itself on all workspaces without my consent
a year ago
- #VSCode
- #Copilot
- #Privacy
- User enables Copilot only for specific VSCode windows due to private client repos.
- Copilot auto-enabled itself in all VSCode windows without consent, risking exposure of sensitive data (keys, YAML secrets, certificates).
- Only 2 windows were approved for Copilot use; others were intentionally disabled.
- Expresses concern over potential unauthorized data sharing and demands a fix to prevent recurrence.
- Requests that VSCode workspaces with GitHub disabled remain unaffected by Copilot auto-enabling.