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LinkedIn Privacy Settings: What You Need to Know

 

Published 3/18/2009 at Latest from Computerworld

Since LinkedIn doesn't require you to share the same types of personal information as you do on Facebook, the service's privacy settings appear to be much more straightforward than its less business-oriented competitor. But if you leave the default settings in place, you might be surprised to know what information you make public on LinkedIn. (link)

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