LinkedIn????

[FN-GM]

Hi,

How does this site work, how has it collected information about me? I have no idea how it has got here.

Thanks

Z

[somabc]

Normally you sign up yourself, there is an edugeek linkedin group.

Are you aware of the EduGeek LinkedIn group?

[FN-GM]

I haven't signed up at all and this is the information it has on me - Zak Fleming - LinkedIn

Is there any other way it collects the data?

Z

[EduTech]

No not as i know off, maybe you signed up when you was drunk..

[FN-GM]

Well it did cross my mind lol.

There is nothing in my E-mails relating to the site. I went to see if i could get into an account my trying to reset my password. It would not take any of my e-mail addresses.

[russdev]

You or someone else would have signed up only way it gets its info etc

Russ

[FN-GM]

Could it of got it form the schools website some how?

Is there a way to get it removed?

Thanks

Z

Edit: Just sent an e-mail asking for the information to be removed.

[mossj]

Could it of got it form the schools website some how?

Is there a way to get it removed?

Thanks

Z

Maybe another technician or member of staff, thats taken it upon themselves to stop kids registering names of staff members?

I know I've registed Ashlawn School on facebook/bebo to stop kids getting there hands on it.

[EduTech]

You have a stalker!!!!!!

[Martin]

FN-GM,

When you have registered, there is an option to "Upload your contacts file" - so it sounds like someone who has you in their address book has clicked on that option and leaked your information into their system.

You may also choose to manually enter or upload data about your contacts into the private “My contacts” section of the LinkedIn website. You may not invite anyone to connect with you whom you do not know. All information entered there will only be viewable by you and will not be searchable by others in the LinkedIn network without your permission. All information that you enter or upload about your contacts will be covered by the same terms of this privacy policy as cover your own information.

My emphasis - so they can give permission for your details to be searched, regardless of what you want

Full info here

mb

[FN-GM]

FN-GM,

When you have registered, there is an option to "Upload your contacts file" - so it sounds like someone who has you in their address book has clicked on that option and leaked your information into their system.



My emphasis - so they can give permission for your details to be searched, regardless of what you want

Full info here

mb

Thanks, what application did the contacts come from though?

Thanks

[Michael]

Is it just me or what exactly is the purpose of that website? Seems very pointless and is open to abuse with bogus or made up names.

I suggest if you want your details removed I would contact the website directly. They must adhere to privacy laws.

[Martin]

Thanks, what application did the contacts come from though?

Pretty much anything, as you export to a CSV and then upload the file.They specifically mention Outlook, Palm Desktop, ACT!, Mac OS X Address Book, Lotus and something with a blue circle logo and a slanting "Mobius strip"?.

As it also includes vCards, so there can be quite a bit of info in there!

mb

[elsiegee40]

Is it just me or what exactly is the purpose of that website? Seems very pointless and is open to abuse with bogus or made up names.

My other half is a member although I'm not sure why. He is in touch with business contacts through there... and recruitment agents I think it was the recruitment agents that persuaded him to join.

[UKDarkstar]

LinkedIn is a professional networking site.

I use it a lot to generate contacts, broadcast my employment status etc. It is US based so has an American take on the way it operates but is growing in use in UK business communities. There are a lot of different affinity groups you cna join for discussion too.

I use it a lot for the BCS groups on there.

To quote something we used at the Dorset BCS Job Nigfht event recently :

"Serendipity is central to the networking concept. It only seems that it was just “by chance” that you met the right person, made a good contact, discovered that useful source of knowledge and skills."

Thus, LinkedIn has a role to fill to facilitate networking between like-minded professionals.

As far as I'm aware, uploading yout contacts from Outlook or web-based systems would not generate a profile on there, it would just add those people to your list of contacts. As with any site, if you think someone has been regsitering you when they shouldn't, contact the site administrators.