LinkedIn scans browser extensions to collect user data, which may be used for purposes beyond what users are aware of.

Privacy TechnologyMay 1, 2026score 0.302 posts · 1 replies across 1 instances

The thread discusses LinkedIn's practice of scanning browser extensions to collect data, raising concerns about user privacy and data usage. This practice has sparked debate about how user data is handled and the potential risks involved.

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Parent: PrivacyEntity: LinkedInImpact: negativeDate: May 1, 2026Target: LinkedIn's data collection practices

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LinkedIn Is Scanning Your Browser Extensions. This Is How They Use the Data. — 404

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LinkedIn scans for 6,278 extensions and encrypts the results into every request

Link: https://404privacy.com/blog/linkedin-is-scanning-your-browser-extensions-this-is-how-they-use-the-data/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47967262

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LinkedIn is scanning browser extensions
https://404privacy.com/blog/linkedin-is-scanning-your-browser-extensions-this-is-how-they-use-the-data/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47967262

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LinkedIn Is Scanning Your Browser Extensions. This Is How They Use the Data.
https://404privacy.com/blog/linkedin-is-scanning-your-browser-extensions-this-is-how-they-use-the-data/
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