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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.
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      2 years ago

      Arc. The browser company is continuing security updates, but has otherwise stopped all development

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      Zen had its latest release 5 days ago, and arc 4 days ago, so I have no idea what they’re talking about.

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        Arc. They are only continuing security updates and necessary maintenance. No more feature work, no more bug fixes.