LinkedIn's identity verification makes sense. But its partner Persona was found running 269 surveillance checks on users—with ties to federal watchlists.

"Verified on LinkedIn" feature is being expanded Other sites, such as Adobe's Content Authenticity and Behance can now display the same badge as well LinkedIn wants to help combat identity theft and ...

“Sociable” is the latest commentary on important social media developments and trends from industry expert Andrew Hutchinson of Social Media Today. LinkedIn has announced a new verification badge for ...

When you share your photo ID with LinkedIn, a third-party called Persona shares it too.

LinkedIn is trying to thwart the spread of misinformation fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence by verifying users — more than 55 million so far, the company said. The Microsoft-owned service ...

As online platforms grapple with how to establish trust at a global scale and address growing concerns about authenticity, the adoption of profile verification on LinkedIn is picking up pace in 2025.

An online sleuth uncovers the site’s hidden link to a tech company that collects and shares all your personal data with a global network of AI partners ...