LinkedIn Faces Lawsuits Over Browser Extension Scanning

LinkedIn is now entangled in two class-action lawsuits alleging the company illegally scans users' browser extensions. Plaintiffs claim LinkedIn's practice, which identifies installed extensions to detect policy violations, lacks adequate disclosure and constitutes covert surveillance. The lawsuits cite a report suggesting LinkedIn builds corporate technology profiles by analyzing extensions, including those related to political or religious beliefs. LinkedIn maintains it discloses this scanning in its privacy policy to prevent abuse and ensure site stability, refuting the allegations as fabricated.