Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) found that LinkedIn did not obtain "informed" or "freely given" consent from European users for its data practices, leading to a €310 million fine.
The DPC stated that consent was not "freely given, sufficiently informed or specific, or unambiguous" as required under GDPR for using user data in targeted ads, emphasizing regulatory compliance.
Microsoft maintains its stance of compliance with GDPR, stating it intends to defend itself against the fine and will adjust its advertising practices to meet the DPC's new standards.
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