BrianKrebsFeb 7, 2025

WTF Mozilla? I'm hoping they just forgot to delete this verbiage from their terms of service, which suggests they are still working with the personal data removal service OneRep.

https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/legal/terms/subscription-services/

Last year, Mozilla said it was dropping its partnership with OneRep after a story I published showed its founder had created dozens of people-search services and was even running one of the larger ones whilst selling services to help people remove their information from these sites.

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/03/mozilla-drops-onerep-after-ceo-admits-to-running-people-search-networks/

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Apparently, Mozilla posted an update back in October, saying Onerep will remain the backend provider until they can find a replacement. Next month will be a year since they said they were going to kick OneRep to the curb.

Here's their Oct update:

"Securing a New Partner for Monitor Plus
Last updated: 10/22/24
Mozilla is actively working to secure a new vendor for Monitor Plus. As we shared back in March, we made the decision to part ways with OneRep. While customer data was and never has been at risk, partnering with the right vendor is a critical step in maintaining the standards we have set.

While we continue to evaluate vendors, finding a technically excellent and values-aligned partner takes time. While we continue this search, Onerep will remain the backend provider, ensuring that we can maintain uninterrupted services while we continue evaluating new potential partners that align more closely with Mozilla’s values and user expectations. We are conducting thorough diligence to find the right vendor."

Feb 7, 2025 at 5:44pmWeb
Show threadflashfoxFeb 7, 2025

@briankrebs @mozillaofficial has demonstrated repeatedly that you cannot take them by their word any more. The only reason we are still surprised by their behavior is that deep down, we still want to believe that the good guys they used be are still somewhere in there. A believe that mostly bears disappointment these days.

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