Poland: UOKiK investigation into Wakacje.pl over alleged misleading advertising
Progress
Current status
in force
03 Jan 2024 in force
01 Feb 2023 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Poland
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued UOKiK fine against Wakacje.pl for advertising misleading prices
On 3 January 2024, the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) imposed a fine of PLN 1 million on the company "Wakacje.pl," a website that provides travel packages from different travel agencies. Following a review by UOKiK, it …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority
Announced UOKiK charges against Wakacje.pl for advertising misleading prices
On 1 February 2023, the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) announced it had brought charges against the company “Wakacje.pl”, a website offering travel packages from various travel agencies. Following UOKiK’s review of the …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority