Mozilla Still Seeking Onerep Replacement Amid Data Broker Concerns
Mozilla, the non-profit behind the Firefox browser, has been grappling with its partnership with Onerep, a people-search service. The company's founder, Dimitri Shelest, has ties to other controversial data brokers, and Mozilla has been seeking a replacement for over a year.
Onerep's founder has launched multiple people-search companies, including Nuwber, a data broker selling background reports. Mozilla ended its partnership with Onerep in 2024 after an investigation revealed Shelest's outside financial interests did not align with their values.
Radaris, another problematic people-search service, has been promoting Onerep to users attempting to remove their personal data. Despite Mozilla's efforts to find a replacement, the process has taken longer than anticipated, with Mozilla still promoting Onerep to Firefox users nearly a year later.
The personal data removal industry's issues may be contributing to Mozilla's struggle to find a suitable Onerep replacement. Mozilla is actively seeking collaboration with innovative identity verification providers to enhance user privacy and security.
Mozilla's search for a replacement partner for Onerep continues, with the process taking longer than expected. The company's founder's ties to other data brokers and the industry's challenges may be factors in this delay. Mozilla remains committed to finding a partner that aligns with its values and enhances user privacy.
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