Mozilla Faces Backlash Over Firefox's Updated Data Terms

The browser maker clarifies its new terms, emphasizing transparency while users express concerns about data usage and privacy.

Mozilla updated Firefox's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice, removing a prior promise to never sell personal data, citing legal definitions of 'sale' as overly broad in some jurisdictions.
The new terms grant Mozilla a nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use data inputted through Firefox to operate and improve its browser functionality.
Mozilla clarified that it does not sell user data to advertisers or use it for AI purposes, emphasizing that shared data is de-identified or aggregated.
Critics have raised concerns over the broad and vague language in the terms, prompting Mozilla to update its blog post to address misunderstandings and reassure users.
The changes come as Firefox continues to struggle in the competitive browser market, holding only a 2.54% global market share.