LinkedIn hit with Austria complaint over alleged selling of user data

Published on 5 May 2026

A data watchdog claims your LinkedIn data was sold

A Vienna-based data protection group, NOYB, has filed a complaint in Austria against LinkedIn, alleging the platform sells user data. The complaint was submitted to the Austrian Data Protection Authority on behalf of a user seeking access to his information. The case could intensify scrutiny of how professional networks handle and monetize personal data.

NOYB filed an Austria complaint against LinkedIn
Allegations center on selling LinkedIn user data
The case is filed with the Austrian Data Protection Authority
A user is seeking access to his data

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LinkedIn hit with Austria complaint over alleged selling of user data

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