Petition Ban targeted advertising regarding sensitive topics (such as ill health)

I propose a list of topics to be classified as sensitive and therefore, while they may still be advertised, they should be banned from using targeted ad services.

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Targeted ads can make coping with sensitive issues (such as ill health or bereavement) more difficult. It can feel like an invasion of privacy at a time when social media users feel particularly vulnerable. While charity ads are important for raising money, they should not be promoted to people who have recently searched related key words. It is an issue affecting too many people who are already in pain and wish to use social media services as an escape.

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Date closed 7 January 2022
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