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EN 301 549 — ICT Accessibility Requirements
EN 301 549 is the European standard for ICT accessibility requirements, harmonized under the European Accessibility Act and the Web Accessibility Directive. Version 3.2.1 (2021) incorporates WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements and extends them to non-web ICT including software, hardware, and electronic documents.
Domains
Clauses 12-13: Documentation, Support and Emergency Services
Clause 11: Software
Clause 10: Non-Web Documents
Clause 9: Web Content
Clause 8: Hardware
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EN 301 549?
EN 301 549 is the European standard for ICT accessibility requirements, harmonized under the European Accessibility Act and the Web Accessibility Directive. Version 3.2.1 (2021) incorporates WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements and extends them to non-web ICT including software, hardware, and electronic documents.
How many controls does EN 301 549 have?
EN 301 549 contains 30 controls organized across 9 domains.
Where does EN 301 549 apply?
EN 301 549 is applicable in European Union. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should evaluate its requirements.
What frameworks does EN 301 549 map to?
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