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Poland: UOKiK investigation into PayPal over alleged illegal contractual clauses

Progress

Current status
in force
15 Jul 2024 in force
23 Nov 2022 under deliberation
15 Dec 2021 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Poland
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
competition authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

15 Jul 2024
in force

Issued ruling in UOKiK proceedings against PayPal's over alleged illegal contractual clauses

On 15 July 2024, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issued a ruling regarding PayPal's alleged use of illegal contractual clauses. The UOKiK determined that PayPal employed prohibited clauses and subsequently banned them, also…

Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body consumer protection authority
23 Nov 2022
under deliberation

Announced proceedings on PayPal's alleged illegal contractual clauses

On 23 November 2022, the President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) announced legal proceedings against PayPal over suspected illegal contractual clauses. UOKiK expressed concerns over PayPal's right to impose cont…

Event type investigation
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
15 Dec 2021
under deliberation

Announced UOKiK investigation into PayPal over alleged illegal contractual clauses

On 15 December 2021, the President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK)announced that is opening an investigation into PayPal over alleged illegal contractual clauses. UOKiK expressed concerns over PayPal's right to i…

Event type investigation
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority