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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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[–] partial_accumen@lemmy.world 71 points 1 week ago (27 children)

"I am doing things that are not selling your data which some people consider to be selling your data"

Why is he so cryptic? Neil, why don't you tell me what those things are and let me be the judge?

[–] xor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 week ago (4 children)

some people consider indirect, cryptic answers to be complete

[–] partial_accumen@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Really? I would think most would consider them for what they are: evasive and probably deceptive

[–] xor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago

all sorts of people are super satisfied with answers that don’t answer the question….
people tell me that all the time….

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