- A LinkedIn user requested a copy of personal data under Article 15 of GDPR, including the full list of profile visitors.
- LinkedIn refused, claiming that protecting visitors’ data takes precedence.
- Data protection organization Noyb joined the case, arguing that users have the right to receive their data for free.
- Noyb believes the only exception in Article 15 that could favor LinkedIn does not apply because disclosure would not negatively affect visitors’ rights.
- Similar practices of repackaging user data exist at other companies.