There is lot of information available on the internet. Some of this information may be generated through your LinkedIn profile. We have provided you with tools which enable you to control your LinkedIn information.
Below are a few tips on how to control your data and establish the desired level of privacy with your profile.
To start, log into your account and go to your Account and Settings and take a look at the following features.
1. Public Profile (Edit your Public Profile now)
This feature gives you control over the exact amount of information you want displayed on the web. Search engines index LinkedIn and display elements of your profile. Please note that under Public Profile you are enable things such as; summary, interests, and many others.
2. Profile Photo (Edit your LinkedIn photo settings now)
LinkedIn also allows you to add photographs to your profile. You may select who has the ability to see
your photo. You can select your connections, your network, or everyone.
3. Profile Views (Edit your Profile Views settings now)
LinkedIn has created a feature called “Who’s viewed my profile”. This feature displays a notification describing some information about the individual who viewed the profile. You have the control as to what
information is displayed if you view someone’s information.
4. Display Name (Edit your Display Name settings now)
With this setting you are given the choice to just have your first name and last initial displayed publicly. This setting is intended to stop people you have not connected with from knowing your last name. People you have already connected with see your last name in their connections list. Display names are important to have set correctly because this is how people will find you within LinkedIn. Additional information in the name fields is against the Terms of Service and could lead to a suspension or termination of the account. This includes email addresses, phone numbers, or even information
pertaining to the size of your network.
Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. I hope these tips helped. Please do not hesitate to contact privacy@LinkedIn.com with further
questions.
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- Privacy