Mozilla's official blog on open Internet policy initiatives and developments
Earlier this month, the US Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) asked stakeholders to contribute to the development of a national strategy for “responsibly harnessing privacy-preserving data sharing and … Read more
The EU Parliament today adopted the ‘Digital Markets Act’, new rules that will empower consumers to easily choose and enjoy independent web browsers. We welcome the new pro-competition approach and … Read more
Enhancing trust and security online is one of the defining challenges of our time – in the EU alone, 37% of residents do not believe they can sufficiently protect themselves … Read more
Join us on June 9 at 3 PM ET for a virtual conversation on how the digital policy landscape not only shapes, but is also shaped by, the way we … Read more
As the internet becomes increasingly closed and centralized, consolidation and the opportunity for anti-competitive behavior rises. We are encouraged to see legislators and regulators in many jurisdictions exploring how to … Read more
Recent privacy initiatives by major tech companies, such as Google’s Chrome Privacy Sandbox (GCPS) and Apple’s App Tracking Transparency, have brought into sharp focus a key underlying question – should … Read more
While well-intentioned, the Philippines’ Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Registration Act (2022) will set a worrying precedent for the privacy and anonymity of people on the internet. In its current … Read more
Consumers today face many barriers that prevent them from accessing and using a variety of software options on their devices. We welcome efforts by the UK Competition and Market Authority … Read more
On January 10, Mozilla, in partnership with the Centre for Internet and Society, made a submission to TRAI regarding the upcoming 5G spectrum auction. We advocated for a “use-it-or-share-it” approach … Read more
“It’s not about the destination, but about the journey.” I’m sure data and privacy are the furthest from your mind when you hear this popular saying. However, after a year … Read more
Today the European Parliament adopted its report on the draft Digital Services Act, the EU’s flagship proposal to improve internet health. Today’s vote is a crucial procedural step on the … Read more
Recently, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) initiated a second round of consultation on the voluntary commitments offered by Google in the Chrome Privacy Sandbox (GCPS) investigation. We welcome … Read more