Firefox's Updated Terms of Use Are Not As Bad As They Sound
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Summary
Mozilla has had to clarify the language it used in the new terms of use for its Firefox browser, following a backlash from users concerned about the breadth of data collection and use outlined in the initial version.
Among the criticisms was the suggestion that the wide range of data use could involve Mozilla providing data for AI.
The updated terms, and Mozilla’s clarification, centre around a paragraph referencing the use of information inputted into the Firefox browser.
The initial language granted Mozilla a non-exclusive, worldwide royalty-free license to use this data to help users navigate, experience and interact with online content.
The company has since made clear that the terms do not constitute ownership of user data, or permission to use it for anything other than what is stated in the privacy notice.
Some commentators have suggested that the updated terms and associated furore may reflect diminishing brand strength, as Firefox’s market share continues to slip.
