Firefox will let users delete collected data thanks to California's new privacy law

https://www.cnet.com/news/firefox-will-let-users-delete-collected-data-thanks-to-californias-new-privacy-law/

In a blog post Tuesday, Mozilla said it'll give Firefox users the option to delete their data collected by the company in the next version of the browser, which is set to be released Jan. 7. Firefox doesn't collect data on websites visited or search queries, but Mozilla said it'll let users choose to delete telemetry data, which covers things like how many tabs are open or how long a session was. Mozilla said it uses this data to improve the performance and security of Firefox.

Other companies, including Microsoft, have said they'll extend the rights required under the new law to users outside of California. The company said the law's requirements fit with its belief that privacy is a fundamental human right.

More companies may follow suit, whether for ideological or practical reasons.