Polish UOKiK Updates

Nov 25, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched an antitrust investigation against Apple, questioning whether its App Tracking Transparency policy unfairly restricts competition.

Nov 24, 2025

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has initiated a year-long project under ICPEN to responsibly implement AI in consumer protection, addressing both opportunities and risks.

Nov 24, 2025

The Polish competition authority has mandated Pekao S.A. to provide substantial compensation to customers due to excessive delays in handling complaints.

Nov 21, 2025

The LexCultura Foundation has become the first consumer organization registered to initiate group actions in Poland, allowing it to represent consumers in court against unfair business practices.

Nov 20, 2025

The President of the Polish competition authority has issued new guidelines on the leniency program, which allows companies and managers involved in anti-competitive agreements to avoid or reduce penalties.

Nov 17, 2025

The Polish competition authority has accused LOT Airlines of misleading consumers regarding baggage damage and delay claims, potentially violating consumer rights.

Nov 14, 2025

The Polish competition authority, along with other agencies, has conducted checks on 1,139 electric bicycles imported from outside the EU, revealing significant compliance issues.

Nov 13, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into Posnet Polska for potential price-fixing practices involving cash registers and other payment devices.

Nov 12, 2025

The Polish competition authority is examining aggressive marketing practices aimed at children on social media, focusing on popular influencers Wojan and Palion.

Nov 7, 2025

The Polish competition authority has identified safety risks in over half of the tested trapezoidal lifts, leading to a market withdrawal of dangerous devices.

Nov 3, 2025

The Polish competition authority has raised serious allegations against Polkomtel for violating consumer rights by imposing unauthorized fees and failing to provide adequate information about service conditions.

Oct 31, 2025

The Polish competition authority has conducted inspections on warning vests and jackets, revealing safety compliance issues in several models.

Oct 29, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed over 3.2 million PLN in fines for payment delays and initiated proceedings against ten companies for late payments.

Oct 27, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine of nearly 5.3 million PLN on InGroup International LLC for practices that violate consumer interests through its travel program.

Oct 24, 2025

The Polish competition authority, along with tax and trade inspectors, has identified 32 out of 34 heat pump models as non-compliant with EU regulations, preventing 786 devices from entering the market.