Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has released a statement revealing that LinkedIn informed the DPC of its plan to train proprietary generative AI models using personal data from EU/EEA members, set to commence in early November 2025. After reviewing LinkedIn’s data protection documentation and engaging extensively, the DPC identified several risks and issues, leading to recommendations aimed at mitigating potential negative impacts on individuals’ data protection rights. In response, LinkedIn implemented changes, including enhanced transparency notices, reduced scope of personal data usage, measures to exclude data from users under 18, filters to prevent collection of sensitive information, and comprehensive risk assessments. The DPC has mandated LinkedIn to submit a report within five months evaluating the effectiveness of these measures. Users have been notified of their right to object to their data being used for AI training, with options to opt out via account settings or a dedicated form. The DPC emphasizes the importance of users regularly reviewing their privacy settings and remains committed to monitoring LinkedIn’s compliance, ready to take further regulatory action if necessary.
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