Poland: UOKiK investigation into OLX Group regarding alleged misleading practices
Progress
Current status
in force
27 Feb 2024 in force
14 Dec 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
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in UOKiK investigation into OLX Group regarding alleged misleading terms
On 27 February 2024, the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issued a ruling regarding the investigation into OLX Group, mandating OLX Group to change its practices, including issuing refunds to customers. The allegations in…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
Announced UOKiK investigation into OLX Group regarding alleged misleading terms
On 14 December 2023, the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) announced an investigation into OLX Group, a popular classifieds platform in Poland, citing concerns about non-transparent and misleading terms in OLX's opinion po…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority