LinkedIn vs Proton
Based on our analysis, Proton is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Proton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D · 38/100 | A · 88/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (28) | Positive (90) |
| Who they share it with | Concern (30) | Positive (82) |
| What you can do | Concern (42) | Positive (84) |
| What they promise | Concern (42) | Positive (86) |
In plain English — LinkedIn
LinkedIn builds a remarkably detailed professional and personal profile from everything you do on and off the platform — including inferred age, gender, salary, and seniority — then shares it with Microsoft, advertisers, and third-party partners. Your data persists even after account closure, your public activity is fed into Microsoft's broader ad ecosystem, and there is no way to opt out of non-personalised ads.
View full analysis →In plain English — Proton
Proton collects as little as technically possible, can't read your encrypted content even if asked, is governed by strict Swiss law, and gives you real control — the rare case where the privacy policy matches the privacy pitch.
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