<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>LinkedIn has responded to criticism of its "social ads" feature over its use of members' names and photos in advertisements on its website.
Many LinkedIn members have complained that the use of their details in this way constitutes a violation of privacy, particularly<wm> when ads targeting specific companies within the UK and on jobs to be filled out in public positions. LinkedIn has defended the practice, while citing the role of the company's platform to facilitate networking and enabling job matching, for some members, the use of their image to sell businesses to be hired may cause distress for some members.
Of course, the answer to why LinkedIn will cease the use of the names and picture will vary based upon context and the specific circumstances. However it should remain to be seen that an</wm> adequate, proportionate, and reasonable interest in fostering networking should outweigh, in most situations, the need