Refusing LinkedIn Verification Request Due to Privacy Concerns

I've been growing my LinkedIn account significantly lately, and I've hit a point where LinkedIn is asking me to verify my account. This verification process requires me to submit my IDs, which I'm hesitant to do for privacy reasons.

LinkedIn, being owned by Microsoft, has had its share of privacy controversies in the past. I prefer not to disclose my personal IDs outside essential government or academic contexts. Moreover, I'm cautious about maintaining my privacy online and avoid sharing my …

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