Linkedinformed Podcast. The Linkedin Show

Show Notes   Topics and links (in blue) for this week;   News LinkedIn Settles Password Hacking Class Action Lawsuit for $1.25M The settlement terms provide that LinkedIn's paid users can submit a claim, but only if they declare that they read the privacy policy and were influenced by the company's statements about security. Between 2007 and 2012, LinkedIn garnered around 800,000 premium subscribers, who paid at least $19.95 a month for membership, according to court papers. But lawyers estimate that only 20,000 to 50,000 subscribers will be able to qualify for payments from the settlement fund. The US District court will hold a hearing in January to decide whether to grant the settlement preliminary approval. Who's viewed your profile ranking adds a new 'professionals like you' section but the algorithm is far from accurate (see below) Public profiles get an update If you want to keep up to date with LinkedIn's constant changes, sign up here to receive an email notifying you of every relevant update. Linked