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Poland: Announced proceedings on PayPal's alleged illegal contractual clauses

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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…

Scope

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

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2021-12-15
under deliberation

On 15 December 2021, the President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOK…

2022-11-23
under deliberation

On 23 November 2022, the President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOK…

2024-07-15
in force

On 15 July 2024, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issued a ruling regardin…