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=Open Web Apps Security and Privacy Model= | =Open Web Apps Security and Privacy Model= | ||
{{note|Please do not edit this page | {{note|This is the official reference for the Apps and FirefoxOS Security Model. Please do not edit this page without first discussing changes in dev-webapps@lists.mozilla.org}} | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
The open web application security and privacy model spans a wide variety of use cases, from typical web content to system-critical applications. As such, a one-size-fits-all security model won't work. Instead we need a range of options that balance out the flexibility and common design patterns for web applications while mitigating the additional risks that come with exposing sensitive APIs. Additionally, providing users as-necessary insight into app use of their data helps them make more informed risk/reward decisions as they install apps and grant permissions. | The open web application security and privacy model spans a wide variety of use cases, from typical web content to system-critical applications. As such, a one-size-fits-all security model won't work. Instead we need a range of options that balance out the flexibility and common design patterns for web applications while mitigating the additional risks that come with exposing sensitive APIs. Additionally, providing users as-necessary insight into app use of their data helps them make more informed risk/reward decisions as they install apps and grant permissions. | ||