Mozilla has revised its new Firefox terms of use following criticism over language that appeared to grant the company broad ownership over user data. The updated terms aim to clearly reflect the limited scope of how Mozilla interacts with user data.
The original terms had been criticized for giving Mozilla control over user data, but the company now emphasizes the limited ways it uses this information. The changed language has been removed from the terms, which now state that users grant Mozilla the rights necessary to operate Firefox, including processing their data as described in the Firefox Privacy Notice.
Mozilla acknowledges that its previous approach may have caused confusion and concerns among users. The company explains that it made blanket claims about not selling user data due to evolving definitions of what constitutes a “sale” of data. Instead, Mozilla says it collects and shares some data with partners to make the browser commercially viable, but this is outlined in its privacy notice.
The revised terms follow an update added on Wednesday to clarify the language. By making these changes, Mozilla aims to provide clearer guidance for users and alleviate concerns about data ownership and usage.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/622080