Mozilla has revised its Terms of Use for Firefox to clarify that while it needs a license for core functions, this does not equate to ownership of user data. Following backlash over language suggesting ownership rights, Mozilla aims for transparency in its licensing, stating that data processing is necessary to operate Firefox as described in its Privacy Notice. The revisions were prompted by concerns over clarity in communication, with the vice president of Firefox product management acknowledging that the original wording led to confusion.
Mozilla wants to clarify that it requires a license for Firefox's functionality but does not claim ownership over user data.
The initial phrasing of the Firefox Terms of Use caused confusion, prompting Mozilla to revise the language for clarity regarding user data rights.
Ajit Varma stated, 'Our intent was just to be as clear as possible about how we make Firefox work, but in doing so we also created some confusion.'
The updated Terms of Use will now state that while Mozilla can process user data, it does not gain ownership over that content.
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