Polish UOKiK Updates

Mar 18, 2026

The Polish competition authority has imposed fines on Uniwersytet SWPS and Politechnika Lubelska for unlawfully raising tuition fees during students' studies, requiring refunds to affected students.

Mar 16, 2026

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, is developing a project to utilize artificial intelligence in detecting manipulative online practices known as dark patterns.

Mar 13, 2026

The Polish competition authority highlights the manipulative tactics used by businesses to influence consumer behavior, urging consumers to recognize and reject these 'dark patterns'.

Mar 11, 2026

In light of World Consumer Day, the Polish competition authority highlights the dangers of dark patterns in online shopping and offers a guide to help consumers make informed decisions.

Mar 9, 2026

The Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against developers for potentially coercive practices that may have pressured consumers into paying higher prices for apartments.

Mar 6, 2026

The Polish competition authority addresses common questions regarding travelers' rights in extraordinary circumstances, such as fears of war.

Mar 5, 2026

The Polish competition authority has taken significant action against misleading country of origin labeling for fruits and vegetables, resulting in substantial fines for major retailers.

Mar 4, 2026

The President of the Polish competition authority has initiated an investigation into the practices of the Polish Power Grid Company regarding the management of renewable energy sources.

Mar 2, 2026

In 2025, the Polish competition authority, UOKiK, issued 900 decisions and imposed fines totaling 1.15 billion PLN, focusing on price transparency and unfair practices.

Feb 26, 2026

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into Allegro, suspecting the company of favoring its own delivery services over competitors, leading to a search of its offices.

Feb 20, 2026

The Polish competition authority conducted checks on ten washing machine models to ensure compliance with product cards and energy labels, finding only one case of non-compliance.

Feb 16, 2026

The Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against HBO Europe for potentially violating consumer interests by unilaterally changing device compatibility and failing to inform users adequately.

Feb 13, 2026

On Self-Love Day, the Polish competition authority highlights the importance of consumer rights and product safety by inspecting bedding items for quality and safety standards.

Feb 12, 2026

The Polish competition authority has mandated T-Mobile to compensate consumers who lost discounts due to late payments, deeming the practice an unfair contractual penalty.

Feb 10, 2026

The Polish competition authority has raised concerns against Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. for potentially failing to provide effective communication channels for consumers facing issues with their Facebook and Instagram accounts.