LinkedIn Updates Privacy Rules for Users
LinkedIn has announced changes to its privacy rules. These updates will take effect on November 3, 2025. The Microsoft-owned platform said it will use more user data to improve services and train artificial intelligence models.
What Data Will Be Used
The company will collect profile details, education, job history, posts, and comments. LinkedIn said it will not use private messages for this purpose.
LinkedIn to Train AI With User Data
In a statement on its website, LinkedIn explained that some user data will help train content-generating AI tools. The company said this will improve the overall experience and make it easier for members to connect with opportunities.
Who Will Be Affected
The rule applies to users in the European Union, the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong. LinkedIn confirmed that users can opt out of this feature at any time, even after November 9, when the changes begin.
No Change for Other Regions
For users outside these regions, LinkedIn’s policy for using data remains the same.
Other Tech Companies Already Use Data for AI
LinkedIn is not the first platform to use customer data for training AI. Google uses data from Gemini, including file uploads. Meta also trains AI models with information from Facebook and Instagram.
More Data Sharing With Microsoft
LinkedIn also updated its data-sharing policy. From November 3, more information will be shared with Microsoft and its subsidiaries. The company said this will help deliver more personalised and relevant ads. They assured that it will respect user ad settings.
How to Opt Out of AI Data Use
Users who do not want their data to train AI can change their settings. Go to settings and privacy. Select data privacy. Under the section How they uses your data, you will find Data for Generative AI Improvement. Turn off this option to stop LinkedIn from using your data for AI training.
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