Court claims LinkedIn violates FCRA.

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A class action lawsuit has been filed against the professional networking site LinkedIn alleging that it violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), reports Law Technology News. The plaintiffs have taken issue with LinkedIn providing prospective employers and others who pay for premium services a report containing an individual's former employment history and "trusted references" without verifying the accuracy of the information.

According to the lawsuit, because LinkedIn provides reference reports for a subscription fee, it falls under the purview of the FCRA, which requires it to meet certification...

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