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If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first.

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  • BrianKrebsB BrianKrebs

    If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first. It walks through LinkedIn's privacy disclosure to identify 17 companies that may receive and process the data you submit, including name, passport photo, selfie, facial geometry, NFC data chip, national ID #, DoB, email, phone number, address, IP address, device type, MAC address, language, geolocation etc. Unsurprisingly, it seems the biggest recipients are US-based AI companies.

    https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

    x41hX This user is from outside of this forum
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    @briankrebs Wow.... Thanks for posting!!

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    • BrianKrebsB BrianKrebs

      If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first. It walks through LinkedIn's privacy disclosure to identify 17 companies that may receive and process the data you submit, including name, passport photo, selfie, facial geometry, NFC data chip, national ID #, DoB, email, phone number, address, IP address, device type, MAC address, language, geolocation etc. Unsurprisingly, it seems the biggest recipients are US-based AI companies.

      https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

      stony karkA This user is from outside of this forum
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      @briankrebs @NMBA they keep asking me to, but I'll never verify myself. I don't care if anyone believes who I say I am. When it becomes mandatory I'll delete my account.

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      • BrianKrebsB BrianKrebs

        If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first. It walks through LinkedIn's privacy disclosure to identify 17 companies that may receive and process the data you submit, including name, passport photo, selfie, facial geometry, NFC data chip, national ID #, DoB, email, phone number, address, IP address, device type, MAC address, language, geolocation etc. Unsurprisingly, it seems the biggest recipients are US-based AI companies.

        https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

        TheStrangelet :bc:T This user is from outside of this forum
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        TheStrangelet :bc:
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        @briankrebs Gross.

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        • AngieA Angie

          @briankrebs I'm feeling relieved that I never put myself on LinkedIn.

          BillW This user is from outside of this forum
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          @angiebaby @briankrebs

          Twenty-some years ago,a colleague tried to get me to join. I thought their privacy policy back then was bad and didn't join. Now I'm glad.

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          • Sharp Cheddar GoblinS Sharp Cheddar Goblin

            @briankrebs Seriously, just delete your LinkedIn account. I nuked mine years ago.

            Cora, agora com Extra FofoC This user is from outside of this forum
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            Cora, agora com Extra Fofo
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            @SharpCheddarGoblin @briankrebs In the realm of fetishes one doesn't know they have until they give it a shot, this ranks.

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            • ᛋᛁᚵᛁᛋᛘᚢᚾᛑ ᚾᛁᚾᛃᛅS ᛋᛁᚵᛁᛋᛘᚢᚾᛑ ᚾᛁᚾᛃᛅ

              @briankrebs I would never hire a person who uses LinkedIn.

              Cedar Fen Farm
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              Cedar Fen Farm Cedar Fen Farm
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              @sigismundninja @briankrebs

              Aww, I use it to post political news about the evil government, news about how well green energy is doing, and news about the failing economy. These people deserve to be hit over the head with some real info, too. 😆🤣

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              • BrianKrebsB BrianKrebs

                If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first. It walks through LinkedIn's privacy disclosure to identify 17 companies that may receive and process the data you submit, including name, passport photo, selfie, facial geometry, NFC data chip, national ID #, DoB, email, phone number, address, IP address, device type, MAC address, language, geolocation etc. Unsurprisingly, it seems the biggest recipients are US-based AI companies.

                https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

                DonCCD This user is from outside of this forum
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                @briankrebs
                was just thinking of deleting my linked in YESTERDAY..wondering where they fall in the mix of privacy abusers...

                done

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                • BrianKrebsB BrianKrebs

                  If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first. It walks through LinkedIn's privacy disclosure to identify 17 companies that may receive and process the data you submit, including name, passport photo, selfie, facial geometry, NFC data chip, national ID #, DoB, email, phone number, address, IP address, device type, MAC address, language, geolocation etc. Unsurprisingly, it seems the biggest recipients are US-based AI companies.

                  https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

                  AleryminA This user is from outside of this forum
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                  Alerymin
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                  #29

                  @briankrebs If only I did not litterally needed it if I want to get a job one day

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                  • BrianKrebsB BrianKrebs

                    If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first. It walks through LinkedIn's privacy disclosure to identify 17 companies that may receive and process the data you submit, including name, passport photo, selfie, facial geometry, NFC data chip, national ID #, DoB, email, phone number, address, IP address, device type, MAC address, language, geolocation etc. Unsurprisingly, it seems the biggest recipients are US-based AI companies.

                    https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

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                    #30

                    @briankrebs
                    I just shared this and the first answer I got was "well, shit, but that's what most companies use and if I don't jump through their hoop I'll never get a job".

                    I don't share this view but I also want to read from everyone here. Any suggestions?

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                    • BrianKrebsB BrianKrebs

                      If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first. It walks through LinkedIn's privacy disclosure to identify 17 companies that may receive and process the data you submit, including name, passport photo, selfie, facial geometry, NFC data chip, national ID #, DoB, email, phone number, address, IP address, device type, MAC address, language, geolocation etc. Unsurprisingly, it seems the biggest recipients are US-based AI companies.

                      https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

                      KhleedrilK This user is from outside of this forum
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                      #31

                      @briankrebs It is called LinkedIn for a reason.

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                      • BrianKrebsB BrianKrebs

                        If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first. It walks through LinkedIn's privacy disclosure to identify 17 companies that may receive and process the data you submit, including name, passport photo, selfie, facial geometry, NFC data chip, national ID #, DoB, email, phone number, address, IP address, device type, MAC address, language, geolocation etc. Unsurprisingly, it seems the biggest recipients are US-based AI companies.

                        https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

                        Detun3dT This user is from outside of this forum
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                        Detun3d
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                        #32

                        @briankrebs
                        I just shared this and the first answer I got was "well, shit, but that's what most companies use and if I don't jump through their hoop I'll never get a job".

                        I don't share this view but I also want to read from everyone here. Any suggestions?

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                        • BrianKrebsB BrianKrebs

                          If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first. It walks through LinkedIn's privacy disclosure to identify 17 companies that may receive and process the data you submit, including name, passport photo, selfie, facial geometry, NFC data chip, national ID #, DoB, email, phone number, address, IP address, device type, MAC address, language, geolocation etc. Unsurprisingly, it seems the biggest recipients are US-based AI companies.

                          https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

                          Rahul SetrakianR This user is from outside of this forum
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                          Rahul Setrakian
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                          @briankrebs Ouch, I didn't know that, I am already verified, so I'm doomed 🐧

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                          • BrianKrebsB BrianKrebs

                            If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first. It walks through LinkedIn's privacy disclosure to identify 17 companies that may receive and process the data you submit, including name, passport photo, selfie, facial geometry, NFC data chip, national ID #, DoB, email, phone number, address, IP address, device type, MAC address, language, geolocation etc. Unsurprisingly, it seems the biggest recipients are US-based AI companies.

                            https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

                            Oyu F'kaO This user is from outside of this forum
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                            @briankrebs When it comes to social media and apps, my entire family laugh at my usual motto: 'I don't trust them'....they think I'm paranoid, lol!

                            Makes no difference - I *still* don't trust them, and this confirms it, lol!

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                            • BrianKrebsB BrianKrebs

                              If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first. It walks through LinkedIn's privacy disclosure to identify 17 companies that may receive and process the data you submit, including name, passport photo, selfie, facial geometry, NFC data chip, national ID #, DoB, email, phone number, address, IP address, device type, MAC address, language, geolocation etc. Unsurprisingly, it seems the biggest recipients are US-based AI companies.

                              https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

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                              @briankrebs @mrswhitebelly

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                              • BrianKrebsB BrianKrebs

                                If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first. It walks through LinkedIn's privacy disclosure to identify 17 companies that may receive and process the data you submit, including name, passport photo, selfie, facial geometry, NFC data chip, national ID #, DoB, email, phone number, address, IP address, device type, MAC address, language, geolocation etc. Unsurprisingly, it seems the biggest recipients are US-based AI companies.

                                https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

                                Ryek Darkener_ This user is from outside of this forum
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                                Ryek Darkener
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                                @briankrebs

                                Don’t forget the 300+ companies which already read everything you do, verified or not.

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                                • BrianKrebsB BrianKrebs

                                  If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first. It walks through LinkedIn's privacy disclosure to identify 17 companies that may receive and process the data you submit, including name, passport photo, selfie, facial geometry, NFC data chip, national ID #, DoB, email, phone number, address, IP address, device type, MAC address, language, geolocation etc. Unsurprisingly, it seems the biggest recipients are US-based AI companies.

                                  https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

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                                  Gene Shackman
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                                  @briankrebs What happens to your LinkedIn data for people who haven't verified? Do third party companies or AI get your data anyway? Can you say you don't want your data shared?

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                                  • Detun3dT Detun3d

                                    @briankrebs
                                    I just shared this and the first answer I got was "well, shit, but that's what most companies use and if I don't jump through their hoop I'll never get a job".

                                    I don't share this view but I also want to read from everyone here. Any suggestions?

                                    maaneeackM This user is from outside of this forum
                                    maaneeackM This user is from outside of this forum
                                    maaneeack
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                                    #38

                                    @tuneintodetuned @briankrebs I won't verify, but linkedin is probably the least sketchy way to find a job. Most of the spam I get comes from my info being on dice, indeed and careerbuilder. I've tried some other places for remote only positions, and I'm starting to follow the #getfedihired and #fedihire tags here looking for work. Another 3 or 4 weeks and it'll be a year of searching.

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                                    • Sharp Cheddar GoblinS Sharp Cheddar Goblin

                                      @briankrebs Seriously, just delete your LinkedIn account. I nuked mine years ago.

                                      Mim54M This user is from outside of this forum
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                                      @SharpCheddarGoblin @briankrebs me too off since 2014 👍👍

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                                      • BrianKrebsB BrianKrebs

                                        If you're on LinkedIn and are thinking about verifying your account with them, maybe read this first. It walks through LinkedIn's privacy disclosure to identify 17 companies that may receive and process the data you submit, including name, passport photo, selfie, facial geometry, NFC data chip, national ID #, DoB, email, phone number, address, IP address, device type, MAC address, language, geolocation etc. Unsurprisingly, it seems the biggest recipients are US-based AI companies.

                                        https://thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

                                        KitamimeK This user is from outside of this forum
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                                        @briankrebs hard pass

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                                        • Sharp Cheddar GoblinS Sharp Cheddar Goblin

                                          @briankrebs Seriously, just delete your LinkedIn account. I nuked mine years ago.

                                          Mim54M This user is from outside of this forum
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                                          @SharpCheddarGoblin @briankrebs strangely I had a lot of weird job offers about 3 months ago that were obviously predicated on my old LinkedIn profile.

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