Switzerland moves to ban targeted advertising aimed at minors

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Swiss authorities have proposed a legal ban on profiling-based advertising directed at minors. The initiative aims to protect children and adolescents from exploitative data practices online. The proposal is currently open for a public consultation period. If enacted, it would restrict how companies can target younger audiences with personalized ads.

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