EU Hits LinkedIn with Massive Fine for GDPR Breach

The European Union imposed a hefty 310 million euro fine on LinkedIn for breaching the GDPR data privacy regulations. Ireland's Data Protection Commission found the platform's data processing for ads unlawful, urging compliance. LinkedIn asserts its practices align with GDPR but will work on meeting requirements.

European Union regulators have dealt a significant blow to LinkedIn, imposing a 310 million euro fine for violations of the bloc's stringent data privacy laws.

Ireland's Data Protection Commission rebuked the Microsoft-owned social networking site, citing concerns over the legality and transparency of its personal data processing for advertising purposes.

The Dublin-based watchdog, LinkedIn's primary privacy regulator in the EU, found the company lacked lawful grounds for data collection intended for targeted advertising, contravening the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). LinkedIn maintains its compliance but commits to revising its ad practices to meet regulatory standards.

(With inputs from agencies.)