Mozilla, the company behind Firefox, has recently removed a long-standing promise from its FAQ that it would never sell users’ personal data. Previously, the FAQ explicitly stated, “Nope. Never have, never will.” This change comes as Mozilla navigates the complex legal definitions of “data sale” in various jurisdictions. The updated FAQ now clarifies that while Mozilla does not sell data in the traditional sense, it has had to adjust its statements due to legal nuances. The company assures users that any data shared with partners is anonymized, aggregated, or processed through privacy-preserving technologies. Despite these assurances, users have expressed concerns on platforms like GitHub and Reddit, particularly regarding new terms of use that grant Mozilla a broad license to use user input for enhancing online interactions.
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