LinkedIn illegally blocking free accounts from seeing ‘who’s viewed your profile’ data, group alleges
Summary
A digital rights group, NOYB, has filed a legal complaint against LinkedIn in Austria, alleging that the platform illegally restricts access to its 'Who's Viewed Your Profile' feature for free users in the EU. NOYB claims this violates GDPR Article 15, which grants individuals the right to access their data, arguing that LinkedIn's paywall for this feature contradicts data protection principles.
IFF Assessment
This is bad news for defenders as it highlights a potential privacy violation and a challenge to data access rights, which could lead to regulatory scrutiny and impact how companies handle user data.
Defender Context
This case underscores the increasing importance of data privacy regulations like GDPR and their impact on how companies manage and monetize user data. Defenders should be aware of evolving legal interpretations regarding data access and privacy rights, and ensure their own data handling practices comply with relevant regulations to avoid similar legal challenges and potential fines.