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submitted 1 week ago by Xatolos@reddthat.com to c/technology@lemmy.world

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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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[–] myster0n@feddit.nl 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

You could try zen browser

[–] Hafty@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

It looks like Arc but built on Firefox’s engine? That’s sick. I’ll give it a look.

[–] Darorad@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Nah, it's abandoned as the company turned to ai stuff

[–] m0stlyharmless@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Are you referring to Arc or to Zen?

[–] Ghoelian@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

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

[–] Darorad@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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

[–] Ghoelian@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Do you have a source for that? I can't seem to find anything on their website, though judging by the past few release notes you're absolutely right.

Edit: found this video. Kinda feel like this should be a big red banner on the front page though.

[–] Darorad@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Yeah, that video was what I was referencing

[–] Darorad@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

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

[–] Hafty@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

I downloaded it and signed into to Sync and i gotta be honest it’s a little half baked. I think I’ll stick with Firefox for now until it leaves beta.