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date: 2026-02-23
link: https://www.inc.com/kevin-haynes/privacy-expert-reveals-the-shocking-truth-of-what-happens-to-your-personal-data-when-getting-verified-on-linkedin/91306400
title: Expert Reveals What Happens to Your Data When Verified on LinkedIn
cited: Inc

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TLDR; Persona again

> Turns out users seeking verification are covertly routed to Persona Identities, Inc. of San Francisco, a technology company that provides sites like LinkedIn with a customized verification platform that helps businesses and organizations fight fraud, meet compliance requirements, and manage onboarding.