Users claim that Glassdoor added their real names to their accounts without consent, prompting many to delete their accounts

Glassdoor, the platform that allows employees to anonymously review their workplaces, has reportedly started revealing users’ real names on their profiles, causing a backlash. The change began last July when Glassdoor integrated social features from Fishbowl, an app it acquired in 2021. Now, signing up for a Glassdoor account requires users to disclose their full name, job title, and employer, a departure from its previous policy of only requiring email addresses. While reviews remain anonymous, the new policy of collecting and verifying real names has raised privacy concerns.