According to a report released by digital watchdog Reset Australia, Facebook is still not protecting Australian children from exposure to gambling ads and promotions.
The report reveals that the social media platform has harvested young consumers’ data and then allowed advertisers and marketers to push inappropriate content and promotions to the users. These ads included products related to gambling, alcohol, extreme weight loss, and even smoking.
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