Polish consumer watchdog accuses Netflix of unauthorised fee hikes


FILE PHOTO: A man stands next to a logo of Netflix during an event in Mumbai, India, February 29, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

(Reuters) -Poland's consumer watchdog the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has accused Netflix of raising subscription fees without securing explicit user consent, the regulator said on Monday.

UOKiK said that in August 2024 Netflix had unilaterally increased some monthly fees by up to 7 zlotys ($1.92) without obtaining active approval from subscribers.

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