Mozilla's Privacy Policy Update: A Trust Crisis and Waterfox's Response

Mozilla's recent privacy policy updates sparked controversy, with poor communication fueling user privacy concerns. Waterfox, a Firefox fork, maintains a transparent and stable privacy policy, emphasizing its formal governance structure and accountability mechanisms, differentiating itself from other open-source browser projects lacking accountability. The author argues that clear governance and transparent policies are crucial for building user trust in security-critical software like browsers, giving Waterfox a unique position in the market.