LinkedIn Quietly Removed References to Deadnaming and Misgendering From Its Hateful Content Policy

LinkedIn removes explicit protections for transgender users

LinkedIn has joined the throng of social media platforms and companies silently removing protections for LGBTQ users, amid an increasingly dangerous time for transgender communities across the country.The networking site removed a line from its hateful conduct policy that explicitly prohibited the misgendering and deadnaming of transgender individuals. Open Terms Archive first reported on the change, which was not announced publicly. SEE ALSO: …

LinkedIn's hateful content policy no longer protects trans users

LinkedIn has quietly removed a clause prohibiting deadnaming and misgendering from its community-wide hateful content policy.

LinkedIn quietly removed references to deadnaming and misgendering from its hateful content policy

LinkedIn quietly changed the language of its hateful conduct policy this week, removing a line that referenced a prohibition on misgendering and deadnaming of transgender individuals.

LinkedIn exposes transgender users to targeted harassment after company quietly changes hate speech policy

The changes involve edits to LinkedIn’s Professional Community Policies, specifically the “Hateful and Derogatory Content” and “Harassment and Abusive Content” sections.