A putative class action against LinkedIn that follows a computer attack that made public millions of users’ passwords, has been pared down. The case will proceed with a focus on allegations that the professional networking site misrepresented the strength of its security protections.

Judge Edward Davila refused on March 28 to dismiss the case—In Re: LinkedIn User Privacy Litigation in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Read the court’s order here.

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