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LinkedIn vs TikTok

Based on our analysis, LinkedIn is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.

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CategoryLinkedInTikTok
OverallD · 38/100F · 18/100
What they collectConcern (28)Concern (8)
Who they share it withConcern (30)Concern (15)
What you can doConcern (42)Concern (32)
What they promiseConcern (42)Concern (20)
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.

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In plain English — TikTok

TikTok collects your biometrics, keystroke patterns, and even content you record but never post — then shares data with ByteDance affiliates, advertisers, and researchers. You have limited control and no meaningful way to stop collection while using the app.

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