The terms were just introduced on Wednesday.

AI Summary:

Overview:

  • 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.
    • skankhunt42@lemmy.caEnglish
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      17 days ago

      I’ve already moved most of my stuff to forks or different software altogether.

      Firefox -> LibreWolf and Waterfox

      Thunderbird -> Evolution

      I’m still trying to decide if I want to move off k9mail on mobile to something else. I probably will but I’m not sure what at this point.