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Mozilla Statement on FTC, BetterHelp Settlement

The FTC’s settlement with BetterHelp is a much deserved — and desperately needed — blow against untrustworthy health apps, says Mozilla's Ashley Boyd.

Action Recommended: How the Digital Services Act Addresses Platform Recommender Systems

While the DSA pays close attention to the algorithmic amplification of harmful content on online platforms, it's too early to celebrate.

Mozilla Study: Data Privacy Labels for Most Top Apps in Google Play Store are False or Misleading

*Privacy Not Included researchers find discrepancies between Google Play Store’s Data Safety labels and privacy policies of nearly 80 percent of the reviewed apps

A Cheat Sheet for WhatsApp Privacy

Here's what you need to know about staying safe and secure on WhatsApp

All Eyes on Twitter’s API Access: Mozilla Weighs in on the Barriers to Scrutinize Platforms

With Twitter's public-facing API set to be behind a paywall, Mozilla is concerned about the devastating consequences of shrouding transparency.

Cutting Through the Jargon - Independent Audits in the Digital Services Act

The EU’s Digital Services Act aims to reinforce transparency and accountability of digital services from hosting services and online platforms. Above all it will set new standards for very large online platforms and search engines, or VLOPs and VLOSEs, with over 45 million users across the EU.

Fitness Trackers for Kids? What You Need to Know Before Buying One

Here's what parents need to know before they buy their kids a fitness tracker

Roblox Parental Controls Are Crucial For Kids’ Privacy

Everything parents need to know about Roblox

5 myths around reproductive health apps and your privacy

Here's what you should know when it comes to privacy, security and reproductive health apps

What You Need To Know About Nintendo Switch Parental Controls

Here's everything parents need to know about the Nintendo Switch and their kids

How to Keep Your Kids Safe with YouTube Parental Controls

Here's everything parents need to know about their kids and YouTube

The Long Road to Redress: Mozilla’s Comments on the EU’s Proposal for an AI Liability Directive

We need the AI Liability Directive to offer a mechanism for redress, and ultimately justice. In this brief, we contextualize and provide recommendations on how it could be strengthened.