The DSA's Blind Spot: Algorithmic Audit of Advertising and Minor Profiling on TikTok
Adolescents spend an increasing amount of their time in digital environments where their still-developing cognitive capacities leave them unable to recognize or resist commercial persuasion. Article 28(2) of the DSA responds to this vulnerability by prohibiting profiling-based advertising to minors. However, the regulation's narrow definition of "advertisement" excludes current advertising practices including influencer paid partnerships and brand promotional content that serve functionally equi
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Published: 5 March 2026
Source: arXiv
Category: Research
Topics: Regulation · Children & education · Transparency · Environment
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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