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Children Living Online: Experts Warn of New Addiction Epidemic
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Children Living Online: Experts Warn of New Addiction Epidemic

From iDNES · () Czech

Translated from Czech, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Czech children are spending increasing amounts of time online, leading experts to warn of a new epidemic of addiction.
  • The article discusses options for accessing content, including a premium ad-free subscription and a free option with targeted advertising.
  • Users must consent to data processing for targeted ads or opt for the premium service.

Experts are sounding the alarm over a growing epidemic of internet addiction among Czech children, who are spending an unprecedented amount of time online. The pervasive digital engagement raises concerns about the long-term psychological and social effects on young people.

The news outlet presents readers with two primary options for accessing its content. One is a premium subscription to iDNES Premium, which offers an ad-free experience across multiple platforms for 199 Czech koruna per month. This package also includes digital access to newspapers and magazines.

The alternative is a free service that includes targeted advertising. To utilize this option, users must consent to the use of cookies and other online identifiers for personalized ad delivery. The publication states that its partners, numbering 125, also process this data. Users can revoke their consent at any time, though doing so will prompt them to switch to the premium ad-free service.

The outlet details its data processing methods, which include profiling user habits for personalized content and advertising, measuring ad performance, and understanding audience statistics. Users have the option to manage their privacy settings and object to data processing based on legitimate interest.

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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.