X LinkedIn faces massive fine for violating GDPR

What you need to know

  • Microsoft-owned LinkedIn faces a €310 million ($334 million) fine by the European Union for violating data processing laws.
  • The GDPR violations fall under Article 5 and Article 6, which require personal data to be handled in a lawful manner that protects people’s privacy.
  • The decision results in LinkedIn receiving a reprimand, a fine of €310 million ($334 million), and an order to the company to bring data processing into compliance.

LinkedIn received a €310 million ($334 million) fine from the European Union (EU) for violating data protection laws. Alongside that fine, the Microsoft-owned LinkedIn received a reprimand and an order to bring data processing into compliance. The inquiry that resulted in a fine and other forms of punishment centered around LinkedIn’s processing of personal data “for the purposes of [behavioral] analysis and targeted advertising of users who have created LinkedIn profiles.”

Commissioners for Data Protection, Dr Des Hogan and Dale Sunderland notified LinkedIn of the decision this week.

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