LinkedIn will start collecting your profile information, posts, job data, and other content for AI training on November 3, 2025. This affects users in the EU, EEA, Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong. You’re automatically opted in unless you take action. To opt out, adjust your privacy settings to toggle off “Data for Generative AI Improvement” or submit a Data Processing Objection Form. The full implications of this data collection extend beyond your professional profile.
While many users focus on building their professional networks, LinkedIn is quietly preparing to use their data for AI training. Starting November 3, 2025, the platform will begin collecting user information to develop and improve its artificial intelligence systems. This policy change affects users in the European Union, European Economic Area, Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong.
You’re automatically opted into this data collection unless you take specific steps to opt out before the deadline. LinkedIn plans to use your profile information, including your name, photo, work experience, education history, and skills. Your content such as posts, articles, comments, and group activities will also be collected.
LinkedIn’s data harvesting is opt-in by default, capturing everything from your profile photo to your professional history unless you explicitly decline.
Job-related data isn’t exempt either. Your resumes, job applications, and responses to screening questions will be used to train AI systems. Even historical data dating back to 2003 could be included in this collection effort.
There are some limitations to what LinkedIn will gather. Private messages, login credentials, and highly sensitive personal information are excluded from the AI training data. However, the company will share the collected information with Microsoft and its affiliates. The use of professional data raises concerns about your digital career identity being exploited without proper consent.
If you’re concerned about privacy, you need to act quickly. To opt out, find your privacy settings and toggle off “Data for Generative AI Improvement.” Alternatively, you can submit a formal Data Processing Objection Form. It’s worth noting that opting out won’t remove any data previously collected from AI models.
This policy change follows legal challenges regarding LinkedIn’s use of private messages for AI training. The platform is making these adjustments while guaranteeing compliance with regulations like GDPR.
Microsoft, LinkedIn’s parent company, has made considerable investments in AI technologies, including OpenAI. Your data will contribute to their broader strategy of improving AI capabilities across their ecosystem. There are growing concerns that LinkedIn is using legitimate interest as justification for collecting user data without explicit consent.
