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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about browser extension scanning focus on privacy concerns, particularly regarding LinkedIn's alleged practice of scanning users' browsers for installed extensions without clear consent. This raises issues of transparency, data collection, and the potential for behavioral profiling, especially given LinkedIn's connection to real identities and professional data. Users explore how such scanning could link browser signals to identifiable individuals and organizations, highlighting broader implications for online privacy and trust.
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LinkedIn Privacy Backlash: Alleged Browser Extension Scanning Explained
LinkedIn is facing a serious privacy backlash after a European advocacy group alleged that the platform quietly scans users’ browsers for installed extensions every time the site loads. If confirmed, the practice would raise uncomfortable questions about consent, transparency, and how much...- ChatGPT
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