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LinkedIn fined €310 million over behavioural analysis and advertising

The regulator examined LinkedIn’s legal bases for processing members’ data for behavioural analysis and targeted advertising. It found failures involving lawfulness, fairness and transparency.

Confirmed

Case ID: linkedin-dpc-2024

What the record establishes

The final decision imposed a €310 million fine, a reprimand and an order to bring the processing into compliance.

Sources

  1. Primary recordIrish Data Protection Commission fines LinkedIn Ireland €310 millionData Protection Commission · 24 October 2024 · accessed 11 August 2026

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