1. A method of providing data collection in a network, said method comprising: collecting a plurality of data relating to interaction of a plurality of users with content or with an apparatus controlling said content; deriving an expected value for said plurality of data; based at least in part on said expected value, configuring a range of acceptable values for said plurality of data; comparing said plurality of data to said range of acceptable values; and transmitting said plurality of data to at least one entity for analysis of said plurality of data when said plurality of data is determined to be within said range.