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EU Web Accessibility Directive (Directive 2016/2102)
Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of 26 October 2016 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies (the Web Accessibility Directive, WAD). WAD entered into force on 22 December 2016, Member States transposed it by 23 September 2018 (Article 12), and the substantive obligations apply on staggered dates per Article 12(3): 23 September 2019 for websites published on or after 23 September 2018; 23 September 2020 for all other public-sector websites; 23 June 2021 for mobile applications.
Domains
WAD: Accessibility Requirements (POUR Principles)
WAD: Monitoring, Reporting and Commission Review
WAD: Accessibility Statement, Feedback Mechanism and Enforcement Procedure
WAD: Transposition, Application Timeline and Coordination with EAA
WAD: Subject Matter, Scope and Definitions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Web Accessibility Directive?
Directive (EU) 2016/2102 of 26 October 2016 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies (the Web Accessibility Directive, WAD). WAD entered into force on 22 December 2016, Member States transposed it by 23 September 2018 (Article 12), and the substantive obligations apply on staggered dates per Article 12(3): 23 September 2019 for websites published on or after 23 September 2018; 23 September 2020 for all other public-sector websites; 23 June 2021 for mobile applications.
How many controls does EU Web Accessibility Directive have?
EU Web Accessibility Directive contains 14 controls organized across 7 domains.
Where does EU Web Accessibility Directive apply?
EU Web Accessibility Directive is applicable in European Union. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should evaluate its requirements.
What frameworks does EU Web Accessibility Directive map to?
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