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Firefox deletes promise to never sell personal data, asks users not to panic

Mozilla introduced new Terms of Use for Firefox, leading to user backlash over broad language regarding data rights.
Users expressed concerns that Mozilla's new terms suggest potential ownership of their data, prompting Mozilla to clarify in a blog post.
Brendan Eich criticized Mozilla's updated terms, suggesting they indicate a shift towards monetizing user data.
Mozilla emphasized that changes in its policies do not signify a new approach to user data.

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Indian Express

‘We’ve been listening’: Mozilla revises Firefox terms of use after backlash from users

Mozilla Firefox is widely seen as a privacy-focused alternative to Google Search.

16 hours ago·India

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The Register

Mozilla responds after terms of usage, privacy policy change

Open source browser maker ties itself up in legalese and explanations

2 days ago

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PC Mag

Mozilla: We're Not Selling (or Buying) Your Personal Firefox Data

The Firefox maker prompted concern when a section of its FAQ that said it 'never has' and 'never will' sell people's data recently disappeared.

2 days ago·United States

Mozilla says its new Firefox terms don’t give it ownership of your data

Mozilla introduced its first Terms of Use for Firefox this week, but the company has already had to post an update to address criticisms of language that appeared to give Mozilla overly broad ownership over user data. Specifically, some users took issue with this line in the terms, as reported by TechCrunch: “When you upload or input information through Firefox, you hereby grant us a nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use that info…

3 days ago·United States

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Ars Technica

Firefox deletes promise to never sell personal data, asks users not to panic

Mozilla says it deleted promise because “sale of data” is defined broadly.

3 days ago·United States

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TechCrunch

Mozilla responds to backlash over new terms, saying it's not using people's data for AI

Mozilla has responded to user backlash over the Firefox web browser's new Terms of Use, which critics have called out for using overly broad language that

3 days ago·United States

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