Today's Cache | Microsoft may take charge of LinkedIn fine; Meta tests limiting news in Canada

(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’
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