Mozilla Mandates Data Collection Disclosure for New Firefox Extensions
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Mozilla will require Firefox extension developers to disclose data collection practices starting November 3, 2025. Developers must specify data collection in the manifest.json file. This information will be visible to users during installation and on the extension's listing page. Existing extensions will need to comply when updated. Non-compliant extensions will be blocked from submission.
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24.10.2025 16:17 1 articles · 23h ago
Mozilla Requires Data Collection Disclosure for New Firefox Extensions
Starting November 3, 2025, Mozilla will mandate that Firefox extension developers disclose data collection practices in the manifest.json file. This requirement will apply to new extensions and existing ones when they update to the new framework in the first half of 2026. Non-compliant extensions will be blocked from submission. Users will see this information during the installation prompt and on the extension's listing page, ensuring transparency about data practices.
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- Mozilla: New Firefox extensions must disclose data collection practices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.10.2025 16:17
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Mozilla will enforce data collection disclosure for new Firefox extensions starting November 3, 2025.
First reported: 24.10.2025 16:171 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla: New Firefox extensions must disclose data collection practices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.10.2025 16:17
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Developers must declare data collection practices in the manifest.json file using the browser_specific_settings.gecko.data_collection_permissions key.
First reported: 24.10.2025 16:171 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla: New Firefox extensions must disclose data collection practices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.10.2025 16:17
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Existing extensions will need to comply when they update to the new framework in the first half of 2026.
First reported: 24.10.2025 16:171 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla: New Firefox extensions must disclose data collection practices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.10.2025 16:17
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Non-compliant extensions will be blocked from submission to Mozilla's add-on repository.
First reported: 24.10.2025 16:171 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla: New Firefox extensions must disclose data collection practices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.10.2025 16:17
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Users will see data collection information during the installation prompt and on the extension's listing page.
First reported: 24.10.2025 16:171 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla: New Firefox extensions must disclose data collection practices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.10.2025 16:17
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Extensions that do not collect any personal data must explicitly state this.
First reported: 24.10.2025 16:171 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla: New Firefox extensions must disclose data collection practices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.10.2025 16:17
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Developers can specify that their extension collects no data.
First reported: 24.10.2025 16:171 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Mozilla: New Firefox extensions must disclose data collection practices — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 24.10.2025 16:17