'Our research suggests that there are real risks associated with these sites': Experts say some job-search platforms are stealing personal data from job seekers
- Incogni report finds leading job sites sell sensitive user data, often without awareness
- ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, and Monster ranked highest for collection/sharing practices
- Millions of US job seekers at risk, with only 7% expressing concern over privacy exposure
Almost all of the leading job search sites are selling their users’ sensitive data to third parties - and most of them aren’t even aware of it.
A new report from Incogni surveyed 1,000 US workers using nine “leading job search, recruitment and professional networking platforms,” and reviewed their privacy policies and legal disclosures.
It found ZipRecruiter ranked highest for collecting and sharing personal information. Microsoft-owned LinkedIn, and Monster, ranked second and third. Incogni also stressed that Microsoft faced regulatory fines and lawsuits over privacy-related issues in the past.
Users in the dark
At the same time, users either don’t know, or don’t seem to be too phased about it. More...
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