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Device data collected for non-engaged users off-platform

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

LinkedIn collects identifying device data from people who have never interacted with its Services, meaning non-engagement does not prevent data collection for users outside the Designated Countries.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4198 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you are located outside the Designated Countries, LinkedIn may collect your device data—including ad ID, IP address, operating system, and browser information—even if you have never engaged with LinkedIn's Services.

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GitHub Medium

Our emails may have web beacons that offer information on your device type, email client, email reception, opens, and link clicks.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you are outside the Designated Countries, we also collect (or rely on others, including Microsoft, who collect) information about your device where you have not engaged with our Services (e.g., ad ID, IP address, operating system and browser information)...

— Excerpt from LinkedIn's LinkedIn Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
BIPA
Illinois, USA
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
DMA
European Union
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
LinkedIn Privacy Policy
Entity
LinkedIn
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 28, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-022999
Document ID
CA-D-00090
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ce4e84ffc9e0fc98014761639e090fc61c45e8e9f63dbb4873f713aea4017044
Analysis generated
April 28, 2026 09:45 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: LinkedIn
Document: LinkedIn Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-022999
Captured: 2026-04-28 09:45:05 UTC
SHA-256: ce4e84ffc9e0fc98…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/linkedin/linkedin-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-022999/device-data-collected-for-non-engaged-users-off-platform/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does LinkedIn's Device data collected for non-engaged users off-platform clause do?

LinkedIn collects identifying device data from people who have never interacted with its Services, meaning non-engagement does not prevent data collection for users outside the Designated Countries.

How does this clause affect you?

If you are located outside the Designated Countries, LinkedIn may collect your device data—including ad ID, IP address, operating system, and browser information—even if you have never engaged with LinkedIn's Services.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 300 platforms. See the full comparison.

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