diff --git a/.changeset/chilled-seahorses-clean.md b/.changeset/chilled-seahorses-clean.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..aa3ae4d062
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.changeset/chilled-seahorses-clean.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+'@backstage/core-components': patch
+---
+
+Fixed bug in Link where it was possible to select and copy a hidden element into clipboard
diff --git a/packages/core-components/src/components/Link/Link.tsx b/packages/core-components/src/components/Link/Link.tsx
index 4d58fdfa77..e957390da8 100644
--- a/packages/core-components/src/components/Link/Link.tsx
+++ b/packages/core-components/src/components/Link/Link.tsx
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ const useStyles = makeStyles(
       clipPath: 'inset(50%)',
       overflow: 'hidden',
       position: 'absolute',
+      userSelect: 'none',
       whiteSpace: 'nowrap',
       height: 1,
       width: 1,