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Despite features suggesting anonymity, Glassdoor explicitly disclaims any guarantee of it, meaning users who post sensitive information — such as workplace reviews — may be identifiable to employers or others.
The updated policy establishes explicit rights for EU, UK, and Swiss individuals to access, correct, amend, and delete personal information that Glassdoor holds about them, particularly data transferred to the United States under the Data Privacy Framework. The policy also creates a formal complaint resolution pathway: individuals can first contact Glassdoor directly, then escalate unresolved complaints to BBB National Programs, and under certain conditions invoke binding arbitration. The policy adds an opt-out choice before Glassdoor shares data with third parties or uses it for purposes other than originally collected, and specifies that Glassdoor will respond to data removal requests within a reasonable timeframe. You can request to limit use and disclosure of your personal information by following instructions in the 'Controlling Your Personal Data' section.
View change record →A reader cannot rely on Glassdoor to protect their anonymity; the content they post and identifiers they use may be enough for someone to identify them.
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Despite features suggesting anonymity, Glassdoor explicitly disclaims any guarantee of it, meaning users who post sensitive information — such as workplace reviews — may be identifiable to employers or others.
A reader cannot rely on Glassdoor to protect their anonymity; the content they post and identifiers they use may be enough for someone to identify them.
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