• Mozilla Monitor, now Mozilla Monitor Plus, introduces a subscription-based service aimed at enhancing online privacy by automatically removing personal data from over 190 data broker sites.
• With a one-time free scan and an annual subscription fee of $107.88, users can identify and proactively protect their personal information in the face of increasing data breaches.

Empowering Users to Safeguard Their Personal Data in an Increasingly Vulnerable Digital Landscape

In a world where data breaches and privacy concerns loom large, Mozilla Monitor, formerly known as Firefox Monitor, is stepping up its game with the introduction of Mozilla Monitor Plus. This subscription-based service is designed to provide a robust solution for individuals who are serious about safeguarding their online privacy.

With a subscriber base of 23,000 and counting, it’s evident that there’s a growing demand for tools that empower users to take control of their personal data. Mozilla Monitor Plus aims to address the concerns of young adults, with 42 percent of those aged 18-24 expressing a desire to better understand and manage the information that companies hold about them.

Tony Amaral-Cinotto, Product Manager at Mozilla, underscores the platform’s commitment to privacy and user empowerment. “When we launched Monitor, our goal was to help people discover where their personal info may have been exposed. Now, with Monitor Plus, we’ll help people take back their exposed data from data broker sites that are trying to sell it.”

The service operates in two key steps. Firstly, users can avail of a one-time free scan to identify instances where their personal information has been compromised. This scan, which encrypts and protects user data under Mozilla’s strict privacy policy, serves as the initial step towards reclaiming control over one’s online presence.

However, where Mozilla Monitor Plus truly distinguishes itself is in its automatic data removal service. For an annual subscription fee of $107.88 ($8.99 per month), users gain access to continuous removal requests targeting over 190 data broker sites. This proactive approach, coupled with regular updates on successful removals, offers users unparalleled peace of mind in safeguarding their personal information.

It’s worth noting that the launch of this service is initially focused on users within the United States. Furthermore, both the free scan and subscription service necessitate the creation of a Mozilla Account, which not only facilitates access to these features but also provides additional security benefits like two-factor authentication.

In an age where digital privacy is increasingly under threat, Mozilla Monitor Plus emerges as a beacon of hope, empowering users to reclaim ownership of their personal data and navigate the online world with confidence.