For AI training
Data used “without permission”: LinkedIn sued
LinkedIn has been sued by premium customers in California for allegedly passing on private messages to third parties without permission in order to train AI models. The career network spoke on Wednesday of "false allegations that are unfounded".
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen According to the lawsuit filed in federal court in San Jose, the Microsoft subsidiary LinkedIn largely secretly introduced a privacy setting in August 2024 that allowed users to activate or deactivate the sharing of personal data.
On September 18, LinkedIn then discreetly updated its privacy policy, allowing the data to be used to train AI models. The "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) stated that opting out "has no effect on the training that has already taken place".
"Covering the tracks"
This was an attempt to "cover tracks". It suggests that LinkedIn was aware that it was violating the privacy of its customers and its promise to only use personal data to support and improve its platform, the lawsuit said. It was intended to minimize public attention and legal consequences.
The claim seeks unspecified damages for breach of contract and violations of California's Unfair Competition Law, as well as 1,000 dollars per person for violations of a corresponding prohibition in the Stored Communications Act.
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