Ireland: Data Protection Commission investigation into LinkedIn's data processing practices compliance with GDPR
Progress
Current status
under investigation
24 Oct 2024 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
Ireland
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued DPC ruling following investigation into LinkedIn’s data processing practices compliance with GDPR including EUR 310 million fine
On 24 October 2024, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) issued its decision following the investigation into LinkedIn imposing an EUR 310 million fine. The investigation was initiated in response to a complaint from the French non-profit organisati…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority