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I Verified My LinkedIn Identity. Here’s What I Actually Handed Over.

I tapped “verify.” I scanned my passport. I took a selfie. Three minutes later — done. Badge acquired. I felt a tiny dopamine hit of legitimacy.

Then I did what apparently nobody does. I went and read the privacy policy and terms of service.

Not LinkedIn’s. The other company’s.

— Read on thelocalstack.eu/posts/linkedin-identity-verification-privacy/

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