Do Son Starting Nov 3, all new Firefox extensions must explicitly declare whether they collect user data. By mid-2026, this disclosure will be mandatory for all add-ons.
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Mozilla has updated its Add-ons store policies (effective Aug 4, 2025), lifting the ban on closed-group extensions, clarifying data consent, and simplifying privacy policy hosting.
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