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Noyb says LinkedIn must give users free access to profile visitor data

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The privacy advocacy group Noyb is challenging LinkedIn's practice of withholding profile visitor data from free users. Noyb argues that under GDPR's Article 15, all users have a right to access any personal data processed by the company, including the list of who viewed their profile. LinkedIn claims this information is covered by their privacy policy and that only premium users can see it, a statement Noyb disputes. AI

IMPACT This case could influence how platforms manage user data access, impacting business models that rely on tiered data visibility.

RANK_REASON A privacy advocacy group is challenging a major platform's data access policy under EU regulations, potentially setting a legal precedent. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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Noyb says LinkedIn must give users free access to profile visitor data

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Brandon Vigliarolo ·

    Viva la revolución: LinkedIn profile visitor lists belong to the people, says Noyb

    <h4>GDPR Article 15 doesn't care if you want to make money by selling users' data back to them</h4> <p>A LinkedIn feature the average non-paying user likely only glances past could end up setting a legal precedent in the EU regarding how companies treat customer data that they've…

  2. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Viva la revolución: LinkedIn profile visitor lists belong to the people, says Noyb

    GDPR Article 15 doesn't care if you want to make money by selling users' data back to them

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