Hungary: Competition Authority investigation into Spark Networks Services GmbH regarding misleading advertisement
Progress
Current status
in force
19 Dec 2023 in force
21 Jun 2022 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Hungary
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued fine by Competition Authority (GVA) on Spark Networks Services GmbH for misleading customers through advertisement
On 19 December 2023, the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVA) fined Spark Networks Services GmbH, the operator of the online dating platform "Elite Partner", HUF 169 million for misleading its customers through advertisement. The GVA concluded that…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
Opened investigation into Spark Networks Services GmbH regarding alleged misleading advertisement
On 21 June 2022, the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVA) announced an investigation into Spark Networks Services GmbH, the operator of "Elite Partners," for allegedly misleading its customers through advertising. The investigation focuses on the …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority