Mozilla is set to launch a new system in 2025 to streamline how Firefox extension developers obtain user data permissions during installation. Currently, developers must create consent dialogs detailing data collection, which can be confusing and labor-intensive. The new process will integrate these permissions into the installation itself, providing users with consistent information on what data is collected. Enhanced permissions APIs will support this change, and data collection information will also be accessible on the Mozilla Add-on Store, ensuring informed user choices. A phased rollout via the Nightly version of Firefox will allow for user and developer feedback before broader implementation.
Mozilla's new approach will make data collection part of the standard installation process, simplifying permission requests for extension developers and enhancing user clarity.
The new system will automatically inform users about data collection during installation, eliminating confusing consent dialogs that developers currently have to create.
Information about data collection will also be visible on extension pages in the Mozilla Add-on Store, helping users make informed decisions before downloading.
Mozilla's phased approach begins with the Nightly version of Firefox, allowing feedback from developers and users to refine the system before wider implementation.
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