LinkedIn Clarifies How They Use Calendar Data On Mobile Devices

In the midst of dealing with a potential hack attack, LinkedIn is also responding to privacy concerns regarding the calendar feature built in their iPhone and Android app. According to researchers at Skycure Security, LinkedIn’s iOS app collects information from their built-in calendar feature when a user chooses to view it within the app. Some of the data that is collected include meeting notes, dial-in details, appointment times, and attendee names.
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