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Ask HN: Does Chrome share my history with my employer?
My company use Google Workspace. On chrome://settings/ a line on top tells me that my browser is "managed" by my company. Following some links and:
> If your Chrome browser is managed, your administrator can [...] install extensions, monitor activity [0]
What the hell do they mean by "activity" ?
I'm also confused by the fact they can install extensions after reading this recent scary HN discussion [1], but perhaps the interface clearly show the users what extensions will be installed ?
0 https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/9281740
1 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34889243
- KomoD 4y ago> I'm also confused by the fact they can install extensions after reading this recent scary HN discussion [1], but perhaps the interface clearly show the users what extensions will be installed ? That HN discussion isn't really relevant in my opinion, you can see what extensions are installed, yes. > Does Chrome share my history with my employer? Sure.
- sphars 4y agoAlways assume that any Internet activity on company owned devices or software can be monitored by the company.
- aziaziazi 4y agoWell I receive my laptop brand new from Apple by post delivery, so I assume the hardware is hardly controlled by them ?
- controversial97 4y agohttps://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/deployment/dep73069dd57/web https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/deployment/dep73069dd5... "Automated Device Enrolment lets organisations configure and manage devices from the moment the devices are removed from the box."
- comprev 4y agoAlways assume your employer can view all activity on _their_ devices on which you work. Personally I have no issue with this as I use their equipment/infrastructure to do my job and have zero expectation of privacy.
- aziaziazi 4y agoThat's probably a wise approach. I was wondering if someone with a workspace business account have seen/used such feature as an admin.
- runjake 4y agoWe can view all the activity on all of your work devices, including Chrome. The number of embarrassing personal things I see collected when I'm not even trying to look is astronomical. I have Python scripts that pull all your data, perform automated searches for interesting data, and pretty prints it, to make it easier to sift through. Fortunately for you, I keep my mouth shut about what I see and don't gossip. I seem to be in the minority. Don't use work equipment for personal purposes. Ever. That's it. That's your answer. It's 2023. I'm surprised people are still surprised.