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Mozilla is already revising its new Firefox terms to clarify how it handles user data (www.theverge.com)

submitted 3 days ago by Xatolos@reddthat.com to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Mozilla is updating its new Terms of Use for Firefox due to criticism over unclear language about user data.
Original terms seemed to give Mozilla broad ownership of user data, causing concern.
Updated terms emphasize limited scope of data interaction, stating Mozilla only needs rights necessary to operate Firefox.
Mozilla acknowledges confusion and aims to clarify their intent to make Firefox work without owning user content.
Company explains they don't make blanket claims of "never selling data" due to evolving legal definitions and obligations.
Mozilla collects and shares some data with partners to keep Firefox commercially viable, but ensures data is anonymized or shared in aggregate.

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[–] heavydust@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 days ago

I’m eagerly awaiting the new version but I already like it. They now admit that they are sharing and sometimes selling private data (anonymized or not, same thing).

[–] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago

The simple way to deal with this is through extensions. Collect anonymized data through an extension, let the user decide to opt-out if they want.

[–] steelrat@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Already uninstalled everywhere. Better luck next time, Mozilla.

[–] darkevilmac@lemmy.zip 6 points 3 days ago

Too late for me personally, I've gone ahead and moved over to Zen.

[–] CosmicCleric@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

Brodie thinks that they still left themselves some wiggle room for ""selling"" user data.

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