LinkedIn iPad App Accesses Private iCal Info

LinkedIn recently made a splash with a flashy new iPad app that lets you sync your calendar with your LinkedIn contact page, but it turns out this function presents some privacy concerns. Researchers Yair Amit and Adi Sharabani discovered that when LinkedIn is accessing your iOS calendar, it sends the details back to its servers, including some things you may want to keep private. And, this is not necessary for the app to function.