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It's actually contradictory, the privacy policy says "next of kin" but the customer service page that links to the form starts with "Unfortunately, there may be a time when you come across a profile of a deceased colleague, classmate, or connection. If this occurs, you can notify Customer Service that the profile still exists and may need to be removed." I'm guessing they do some sort of "memorialization" deal if you're not next of kin instead of nuking it entirely.
+1 for suggesting that you help them write a more accurate job description. It seems clear that whoever wrote the description doesn't have the technical background to be doing so on their own. Approach it in a positive, constructive manner and they'll probably appreciate it.