All articles tagged with #data minimization
Mozilla will roll out a free, built-in browser VPN with Firefox 149, starting March 24, 2026, routing only browser traffic through a proxy to mask IPs with 50GB/month in the US, France, Germany, and the UK; it is browser-only, phased in-region, and Mozilla has not disclosed the provider, aligning with its privacy-first stance.
Maryland is set to enact one of the toughest comprehensive privacy laws among U.S. states, with broad data minimization standards, a ban on sensitive data sales, universal opt-out mechanisms, and protections for children's data. The bill's unique aspects include a limited 60-day right to cure that sunsets in 2027 and attorney general discretion over its application. The legislation represents a significant departure from other state privacy laws and is expected to have a substantial impact on businesses and consumers.