Authority
DPC
Country
Ireland
Date Issued
October 24, 2024
Industry
Technology
Summary
LinkedIn Ireland was fined €310 million for using member data for behavioral analysis and targeted advertising without obtaining proper consent or establishing a valid legal basis. The violation involved lack of transparency regarding how personal data was processed for profiling purposes.
Violation Types
ConsentLegal BasisTransparency
Articles Violated
Art. 6 GDPRArt. 5 GDPR
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