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I just learned about The Work Number, what are other methods of employee, medical, or financial data collection can I opt out of? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by TheTwelveYearOld@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I tried looking for lists but didn't find any.

The Work Number is US-specific and where your employers input your salary data for future employers to see. You can opt out here: https://employees.theworknumber.com/employee-data-freeze/.

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[–] StaySquared@lemmy.world 29 points 3 months ago (1 children)

WTF.. When did employers start reporting our income into a national/international database for other employers to view? Is it even mentioned in our contracts with the employer?

[–] kevincox@lemmy.ml 15 points 3 months ago

Since doing so allowed them to see other data. Then they can use it for making offers that are as low as possible.

Basically it raises their bargaining power. They know how much you make now and will use that to scale their offer.

Capitalists will minimize costs. It is their job.