It’s going to take quite a while for those in the SEO industry to get over their shock and horror. The data you provided to LinkedIn is not so easily erased, underlining why people are so concerned about it. If someone searches for you on LinkedIn, your profile will be removed within 24 hours unless you specifically request otherwise.
Except as described in our Privacy Policy, we regularly delete closed account information and de-identify logs or any other backup data within 30 days of account cancellation.
Go to LinkedIn and click the Me button in the upper left corner. Select Settings & Privacy from the drop-down menu. Click Change next to Closing your LinkedIn account under Account management on the Account tab. Choose a reason for closing your account and continue by selecting Next.
Tap your profile picture in the upper-right corner. Click Account settings from the drop-down menu. Select Account preferences under Account management. Under Close account, select Continue to close your account. Tap Next after that. Select the reason for closing your account and then Next. Enter your password and then Done to finish signing out of Facebook?
In the top right corner of LinkedIn’s homepage, click the menu (your photo, thanks showbiz!) and then choose Privacy & Settings. Selecting what others see when you’ve viewed their profile is as simple as clicking the link to Choose what others see when you’ve viewed their profile. Save your changes by selecting a generic or anonymous setting.
