LinkedIn Faces €310 Million Fine Over Illegal Data Practices in Europe
In a significant move against major tech companies, LinkedIn has been handed a staggering fine of €310 million (approximately $340 million) by European regulators. This hefty penalty stems from the company’s failure to adhere to strict data protection regulations set forth under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This enforcement action highlights the ongoing scrutiny that social media platforms face regarding user data management and privacy standards.
Continue readingTelegram CEO Insists Minimal Changes After Terms of Service Update
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov claimed that the recent changes to the messenger service's Terms of Service have brought very few changes for the users. This is after users and advocates of privacy became wary of changes that might affect how the service handles user data and its privacy policies.
Continue readingLinkedIn's AI Training Default Raises Privacy Concerns
In recent times, the controversy is related to user privacy with regard to the training practices of Artificial Intelligence by the professional networking giant, LinkedIn. The default settings have called into question the platform's appropriateness for privacy and general users by automatically opting in for the inclusion of their personal data to train AI models.
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