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==Introduction==
The purpose of private browsing is to put Firefox into a state where no information about the user's browsing session is stored locally. Firefox currently handle's the user's privacy with a feature in preferences to clear all private data. This feature forces the user to choose between having privacy (even if only momentary), and other useful features like browsing history, and saved passwords. Users should be able to go "off the record", they shouldn't have to shoot the reporter.
==Use Cases==
Many people believe that the primary use case for private browsing mode is viewing pornography. While viewing pornography may be a popular use case due to the nature of content on the Web, assuming that this is the only reason that users need private browsing trivializes the overall feature. For instance, users may wish to begin a private browsing session to research a medical condition, or plan a surprise vacation or birthday party for a loved one. Use cases will range from users [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=330884|cheating] on their spouse to users buying engagement rings. Given the breadth of our user base, specific use cases are likely to be extremely varied.
==User Interface==
A private browsing session should be initiated with a menu command called "Begin Private Browsing" above "Clear Private Data" in the tools menu. This option can either change the currently running instance of Firefox, create a new window, or create an entirely new instance of Firefox depending on how this feature is implemented.
==Existing Firefox Extensions==
==Implementation==
