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Microsoft has warned investors about a "non-public" draft decision by Irish regulators against LinkedIn for allegedly dodgy ad data practices, explaining it had set aside some cash to pay off any potential fine. How much? Oh, a mere $425 million. Pocket change really. The software giant said the funds were connected to a 2018 investigation by the Irish Data Protection Commission (IDPC) looking into whether LinkedIn's targeted advertising practices violated the the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). At the time of the complaint , the 2016 law had been recently implemented and the watchdog was just settling into its role as EU overlord of judging data practices of the tech giants. Microsoft denies it broke any GDPR rules and said it "intends to defend itself vigorously in this matter." Why is the Irish Data Protection Commissioner de facto tech law watchdog for EU? The Irish watchdog oversees these cases because various tech giants set up EU shop here for the easy-breezy tax rates. That includes Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Twitter, Amazon, Etsy, Zalando, Groupon, PayPal, AirBnB, Uber, Siemens, HP, Intel, Dell, Symantec, EA, Zynga, Adobe, Dropbox, Salesforce and SAP. The Republic of Ireland has one of the lowest corporate

(This article is part of Today’s Cache, The Hindu’s newsletter on emerging themes at the intersection of technology, innovation and policy. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.)Microsoft may take charge of LinkedIn fineMicrosoft is preparing to take charge of a fine levied by the Irish Data Protection Commission (IDPC) against its unit LinkedIn. The Irish regulator in 2018 investigated whether the professional networking platform broke European data protection laws through its targeted advertising strategies. However, the IDPC order on the matter is not public and Microsoft may take further action regarding the fine after reviewing a final order. Microsoft said that it expected a charge of roughly $425 million and would “increase its existing reserve for the matter.”LinkedIn recently cut more than 700 roles and is slowly moving its operations out of China, citing the prevailing environment in the country.Meta tests limiting news in CanadaFacebook and Instagram-parent Meta is testing limits on these two social media platforms to restrict some of its Canada-based users from viewing some news content. This will take place over the course of several weeks and will impact a small percentage of Canada-based users.Meta’s decision is a reaction to Canada’s proposed ‘Online News Act’

In a statement to investors, Microsoft vowed to dispute the draft decision and fine by the Irish DPC and ‘defend itself vigorously’ in case it becomes a final decision. Microsoft has told investors that the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has sent the company a draft decision with a large fine for alleged GDPR violations through targeted ad practices by LinkedIn. Published in the investor relations section of its website today (1 June), the Microsoft statement said the Irish DPC sent it a non-public draft decision in April with a proposed fine of approximately $425m. “After review and analysis, the company will increase its existing reserve for the matter and, based on current exchange rates take a charge of approximately $425m in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023,” the statement reads. Microsoft intends to respond to the draft decision. “The company intends to dispute the legal basis for, and the amount of, the proposed fine and will continue to defend its compliance with GDPR. There is no set timeline as to when the IDPC will issue a final decision,” Microsoft wrote. It added that, upon receiving a final decision, Microsoft will “consider all legal options and intends to defend

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LinkedInMany professionals use LinkedIn as a networking platform to make connections that could help them eventually secure their dream job. The platform is equally as beneficial for recruiters who want to find top talent to onboard to their company. However, it can be challenging for recruiters to connect with potential applicants because cold messages oftentimes look like spam and fail to make a personal connection. Also: I've tested a lot of AI tools for work. These are my 5 favorite so farLinkedIn is implementing a generative AI tool to help mitigate that issue. According to LinkedIn, when recruiters personalize their InMail messages on the platform, they see a 40% increase in candidate acceptance rates. As a result, the company is rolling out AI-assisted messages to help recruiters save time and have higher acceptance rates. AI-assisted messages in Recruiter will use LinkedIn's in-house generative AI to scan your profile to generate personalized messages in seconds.Also: ChatGPT vs Bing Chat vs Google Bard: Which is the best AI chatbot?Now, instead of getting a generic, copy-and-pasted InMail message in your inbox from a recruiter, which you would likely just delete, you will find an AI-curated note. The message might include some attributes specific to your profile, including your work experience

Introduction : LinkedIn has become a treasure trove of professional insights and valuable content. LinkedIn has evolved into more than just a professional networking platform; it’s now a hub of valuable insights and industry knowledge. With so much information flooding our feeds daily, it’s crucial to have a reliable way to save posts for later reference. To ensure you don’t miss out on important posts, LinkedIn offers a convenient feature that allows you to save and revisit content at your convenience. In this blog, we’ll explore the simple steps to save posts on LinkedIn effectively. Source: All Things How The Basics of Saving Posts: LinkedIn allows users to save posts that they find interesting or informative. When scrolling through your feed, you can spot the bookmark icon (a small ribbon) located at the bottom right corner of each post. Simply click on this icon to save the post to your personal collection. This action will ensure that you can revisit the content whenever you need it. Identifying and Saving a Post: When browsing through your LinkedIn feed, you’ll come across numerous posts that catch your attention. To save a post for later reference, follow these steps: a. Locate the post

A recent report has shown that nearly 56 per cent of businesses on the platform have experienced at least one scam this yearBS Web Team New Delhi Illustration: Binay SinhaListen to This ArticleYour browser does not support the audio element. Fake job offers and phishing scams are becoming more prevalent on LinkedIn, with 56 per cent of businesses worldwide having experienced at least one LinkedIn scam this year, according to a recent report. The scams can be categorised into two main types: those targeting individuals by pretending to be LinkedIn users and those operating at the company level by impersonating existing organisations to gain credibility. The most popular type of scam on LinkedIn is the fake job offer, accounting for 48 per cent of reported cases. Additionally, 48 per cent of victims cited a damaged reputation as the leading outcome of falling for these scams.  These findings were revealed by NordLayer, a network security solution for businesses.  The study found that 45 per cent of companies are aware of scammers on LinkedIn using their organisation's brand name. The report explains that LinkedIn's main purpose in building professional networks and careers creates an ideal environment for scammers to post seemingly legitimate

Byrd announced his retirement date on his LinkedIn page. He took over his current position in February 2022 after 34 years with the fire department. TOLEDO, Ohio — Brian Byrd's brief tenure as Toledo public safety director will come to a close at the end of the summer. Byrd announced Tuesday on his LinkedIn page he plans to retire Sept. 1. He took over as safety director in February 2022 after 34 years with the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department. "September 1st, 2023 will be my last day as the Director of Public Safety for the City of Toledo," Byrd wrote. "It will be a bittersweet departure. I am thankful for my 35 years of service to the community. However, I look forward to new adventures that come with retirement. SERVICE IS A PRIVILEGE!!" Byrd retired as fire chief in December 2021 before being named to his current position. RELATED VIDEO

You can limit the audience that can see your birthday on LinkedIn. LinkedIn has multiple benefits when you’re using it to advance your professional life. Networking on LinkedIn requires you to add some personal information to your profile so that your audience can learn a few things about you. Even though this can be useful, you might not be comfortable sharing certain things with the public on LinkedIn. Things like birthdays are personal. Luckily you’re not forced to share that information with everyone. In this article, we’ll show you how to control who sees your birthday on LinkedIn. How to Adjust Your Birthday Privacy Settings on Your Desktop Adjusting your birthday settings is one of the multiple ways to manage your LinkedIn profile. If you’re using your desktop, here’s how to manage your birthday privacy settings: Head to the LinkedIn website and log into your account. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner, then select View Profile. Under your profile picture, select Contact info. In the pop-up window that appears, click on the edit icon. Under the birthday section, enter your birthday if you want to, then click the visibility (eye) icon next to control who sees your

The popular sport is getting backlash for taking over parks and other facilities. Now, the industry is partnering with mall developers to transform old department stores into pickleball courts. There are all kinds of plans for what to do with ‘dead malls’ and other largely obsolete buildings. For some, the answer comes in the form of a wildly popular new recreational activity: pickleball.  As Nathaniel Meyersohn explains in a piece for ABC 7 NY, “Consumers are craving fun, social experiences after years of limited gatherings during the pandemic, and they have shifted their spending from goods to experiences like theaters, arcades and amusement parks.” Physical malls were struggling even before the pandemic as e-commerce and more modern outdoor malls displaced the traditional suburban mall. Meanwhile, “The number of people playing pickleball grew by 159% over three years to 8.9 million in 2022, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, a trade group.” But some park users have grumbled at the conversion of other park facilities into dedicated pickleball courts, prompting pickleball court builders to looks elsewhere. “So pickleball is heading to malls, where players can play and then grab a bite to eat or do some shopping, landlords hope.”