LinkedIn users can remove the setting that allows their name and photo to be used in social advertising by following four steps: under their name, click settings and then account to open the sidebar menu, click manage social advertising, uncheck the box to opt out of social advertising, and click save.

1. ONLINE REPUTATION MANAGEMENT TIP ? Did you know that LinkedIn can use your name and photo in social advertising? This could be you! Follow these 4 steps to remove this setting

2. Under your name is a drop-down field called ‘settings’ – click it. This will open the settings menu.

3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click ‘Account’. A new sidebar menu will open up to the right.

4. Click ‘Manage Social Advertising’. A pop-up window will appear.

5. Uncheck the tick box that reads “LinkedIn may use my name, photos in social advertising”. Then click ‘Save’. OK, ALL DONE! Happy surfing.

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