Advertising networks that gather unsold commercial space from popular online destinations and then resell them at a discount are part of a multibillion-dollar industry that is only in its infancy in Japan.
Although early adopters of the technology have a huge potential for profits, its growth comes with myriad privacy and security concerns.
The issue was addressed at last week's Ad:Tech conference held at the Prince Park Tower in Tokyo's Minato Ward.
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