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Read about a competition law case from Poland, then choose the correct words to create collocations and complete the sentences.

THE POLISH OFFICE OF COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION FINES SIX INFLUENCERS

The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has taken action against six influencers for their failure to cooperate in an investigation into surreptitious advertising on social media.

The influencers were penalised for (1 p.) to provide clear information on whether certain social media posts constituted paid advertising. The UOKiK has made it clear that they must (1 p.) sponsored content appropriately to protect consumer rights. It was also revealed that some of the influencers (1 p.) the fact that their posts were actually paid promotions, thereby violating Polish law.

The UOKiK found that the influencers' actions (1 p.) the Polish Act on Competition and Consumer Protection. As a result, penalties have been (1 p.) on the individuals, some of whom still have proceedings (1 p.) .

The Office stated that influencers must comply with the law and refrain from engaging in practices that (1 p.) consumers about the nature of their advertising. The fines are seen as a step to (1 p.) influencers and prevent further violations in the future. Those penalised have the right to (1 p.) the fines, though many believe the penalties will serve as a deterrent to others.

In this case, the UOKiK’s primary goal is to ensure that influencers and content creators (1 p.) the legitimacy of their practices and comply with advertising regulations.

Finally, the fines are intended not only to sanction the influencers for their unlawful actions but also to (1 p.) similar misconduct from occurring again.

Judge Adam Rakowski has (1 p.) his final ruling until all proceedings are completed.