Browsergate's Brewing Storm: What This Means for Online Anonymity The US District Court for the Northern District of California has dismissed proposed class actions against LinkedIn, alleging the platform illegally scans users' browser extension data.
The ruling is a clear indication that courts are scrutinizing online interactions and the notion of anonymity on the web.
Judge Vince Chhabria's decision questions whether plaintiffs can demonstrate harm, suggesting users may be culpable for exposing their data online.