Mozilla is revising its new Terms of Use for Firefox introduced on Wednesday following criticisms over language that seemed to give the company broad ownership over user data. With the change, “we’re updating the language to more clearly reflect the limited scope of how Mozilla interacts with user data,” the company says in a Friday post.

Mozilla has responded to user backlash over the Firefox web browser's new Terms of Use, which critics have called out for using overly broad language that

The company behind Firefox, Mozilla, has this week made changes to its data sharing policy and, in turn, infuriated its users.

Mozilla introduced its first Terms of Use for Firefox this week, but the company has already had to post an update to address criticisms of language that appeared to give Mozilla overly broad ownership over user data.

Mozilla updates Firefox Terms of Use again after privacy concerns over broad data rights language. Company clarifies no ownership over user content

Mozilla has released a new Terms of Use agreement for Firefox users where it grants itself a full license to use all information users upload or enter.

Mozilla depended on its open-source license and public promises. Starting in early March 2024, new users will have to follow the updated terms, and existing users will

Mozilla has been a strong advocate of user privacy on the internet. As specified in the company’s manifesto, it believes that people’s privacy is “fundamental” and “must not be treated as optional.” In this context, users have called out the current changes to Mozilla’s Terms of use and FAQs and say that they go against its own principles.