Ask HN: Does Chrome share my history with my employer?

runjake · on Feb 25, 2023

We 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.

comprev · on Feb 24, 2023

Always 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 · on Feb 24, 2023

That's probably a wise approach. I was wondering if someone with a workspace business account have seen/used such feature as an admin.

sphars · on Feb 24, 2023

Always assume that any Internet activity on company owned devices or software can be monitored by the company.

aziaziazi · on Feb 24, 2023

Well I receive my laptop brand new from Apple by post delivery, so I assume the hardware is hardly controlled by them ?

controversial97 · on Feb 24, 2023

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."

KomoD · on Feb 24, 2023

> 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.