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Firefox T&Cs revision sparks controversy
Mozilla tries to back-pedal after backlash to changes concerning ownership and resale of user data.
Mozilla revised its Terms of Use after user objections to clarify that it will not take ownership of user data.
Mozilla’s recent updates to the Firefox browser’s Terms of Use have ignited a firestorm of controversy over how the software will handle user data moving forward. The revised terms contain a new clause that requires users to grant Mozilla a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use any information they enter into the browser.