LinkedIn Fined €310 Million for Illegal Data Practices in EU

  • Sixth-largest fine issued under GDPR since it was introduced
  • Regulator noted “serious violation” of data protection rights

Ireland’s data protection commission launched an inquiry into LinkedIn’s data processing practices following a complaint made to the French data regulator.

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Ireland’s data protection commission has fined LinkedIn €310 million ($335 million) for illegally processing the personal data of users within the European Union to deliver targeted advertising.

The decision also includes an order for Microsoft Corp.-owned LinkedIn to bring its data processing into compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, according to a statement by the Irish data protection commission on Thursday.