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Compliance types and requirements

EN 301 549 is the European standard for digital accessibility that defines accessibility requirements for Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It helps ensure that public sector organizations—and many private organizations serving the EU market—provide digital products and services that are accessible to people with disabilities.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), adopted in 2016, is a landmark privacy law of the European Union that establishes clear rules for collecting, processing, and protecting personal data while strengthening individuals’ privacy rights.

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a U.S. federal law designed to protect the privacy of children under the age of 13. It applies to operators of websites, online services, and digital platforms that collect, use, or disclose personal information from children, requiring clear parental consent and responsible data handling practices.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), enacted in 1974, is a U.S. federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. It grants students and parents specific rights regarding access to educational information while regulating how schools and educational institutions collect, use, and disclose student records.

The Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG) 2.0), developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), provide internationally recognized guidance for creating authoring tools that support the production of accessible web content while ensuring the tools themselves are accessible to all users.

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a U.S. federal law that requires federal agencies to develop, procure, maintain, and use information and communication technology (ICT) that is accessible to people with disabilities, ensuring equal access to digital information and services.

The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), enacted in 2010, is a U.S. federal law that expands accessibility requirements for modern communication technologies and digital video services. It helps ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to advanced communications, video programming, and related technologies.

The Unruh Civil Rights Act (California Civil Code §51) is a California state law that prohibits discrimination by businesses and guarantees equal access to goods, services, and accommodations. It provides important protections for individuals with disabilities, reinforcing the need for accessible and inclusive digital experiences.

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is a Canadian law that requires organizations in Ontario to identify, prevent, and remove barriers for people with disabilities. It establishes accessibility standards to help ensure equal access to information, services, and digital experiences.

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), are the internationally recognized standard for creating accessible websites and digital content. WCAG provides comprehensive guidelines to help organizations design inclusive digital experiences that are accessible to people of all abilities and align with global accessibility requirements.

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a European Union law that establishes common accessibility requirements for a wide range of products and services. It aims to ensure equal access for people with disabilities while promoting a more inclusive and consistent digital and physical marketplace across EU member states.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted in 1990, is a U.S. federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. It promotes equal access to employment, public services, accommodations, transportation, and digital experiences, making accessibility an essential consideration for modern organizations.

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The Principles of  Web Accessibility Compliance

Why Accessibility Compliance Matters

Web accessibility compliance means creating digital experiences that everyone can use, including people with disabilities. Accessibility is more than a legal requirement—it’s a commitment to inclusivity and equal access. Barriano helps organizations understand accessibility requirements and provides the tools and guidance needed to build and maintain compliant websites.

Which Standards Apply?

Accessibility regulations vary across countries and industries, but they all share a common goal: ensuring equal access for every user. Whether your organization needs to comply with ADA, WCAG, Section 508, EN 301 549, or other accessibility standards, Barriano helps you navigate compliance with confidence.

Why Compliance Is Important

The internet has become essential for communication, education, shopping, healthcare, and everyday life. Yet millions of people still encounter barriers when accessing websites due to inaccessible design and content.

By implementing accessibility best practices, organizations create better digital experiences for everyone while reducing legal risk, expanding their audience, and demonstrating a commitment to inclusion.

What Makes a Website Accessible?

An accessible website is designed so people of all abilities can perceive, navigate, and interact with its content. This includes providing meaningful alternative text for images, supporting keyboard navigation, ensuring compatibility with screen readers, maintaining sufficient color contrast, and following recognized accessibility standards.

Barriano continuously scans your website to identify accessibility issues and helps remediate them, making ongoing compliance simpler and more effective.

Privacy by Design

Accessibility should never come at the expense of user privacy. Barriano follows a privacy-first approach by minimizing data collection and ensuring that personal information is never collected or stored without explicit consent. Our solutions are designed to support accessibility while respecting user privacy and applicable data protection regulations.

How Barriano Simplifies Compliance

Barrianos accessibility platform continuously monitors your website for accessibility issues, identifies potential compliance gaps, and helps resolve them through intelligent automation and actionable recommendations. From improving screen reader compatibility to generating meaningful image descriptions and enhancing overall usability, Barriano helps organizations maintain accessible, inclusive, and compliant digital experiences at scale.

Web Accessibility Compliance

The Four Principles of Accessibility

The digital accessibility landscape is guided by a variety of laws, regulations, and international standards. While specific requirements may differ across regions, they all align with the four core POUR principles of accessibility: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust. These foundational principles help ensure that websites and digital experiences are accessible, usable, and inclusive for people of all abilities.

Perceivable

Your content must be visible and comprehensible

Operable

Your UI must be operable and disruption-free

Understandable

Your text and images must be legible to all users

Robust

Your content must support assistive technologies

11 Digital Accessibility
Standards You Should Know

Below are some of the most important digital accessibility standards and guidelines that every organization should understand. Explore each standard to learn its requirements, best practices, and how it supports creating inclusive, compliant digital experiences.

ADA Compliance

How ADA Compliance Improves Digital Accessibility

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a U.S. federal civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination. It promotes equal access to employment, public services, transportation, accommodations, telecommunications, and digital experiences, making web accessibility an essential part of ADA compliance.

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EN 301 549

EN 301 549

EN 301 549 is the European standard for digital accessibility that defines accessibility requirements for Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It incorporates WCAG 2.1 to help ensure websites, documents, and applications are accessible to people with disabilities and compatible with assistive technologies.

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GDPR Regulation

GDPR Regulation

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union privacy law that gives individuals greater control over their personal data. It establishes clear rules for how organizations collect, process, and protect personal information while supporting consistent data protection standards across the EU.

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COPPA

COPPA

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a U.S. federal law that protects the privacy of children under 13. It requires websites and online services that collect personal information from children to obtain verifiable parental consent and follow strict requirements for data collection, use, and privacy.

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FERPA

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a U.S. federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. It gives students and parents certain rights over educational information while regulating how schools collect, use, and share student records.

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WCAG

WCAG 2.1 Compliance: A Guide to Best Conformance

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), are the global standard for digital accessibility. They help organizations create websites and digital content that work with assistive technologies and define three conformance levels—A, AA, and AAA—to support increasing levels of accessibility.

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Section 5O8

Section 5O8

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a U.S. federal law that requires federal agencies to provide accessible Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It also applies to vendors and contractors working with the federal government, aligning accessibility requirements with WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards.

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AODA

AODA

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is a Canadian law that requires organizations to identify, prevent, and remove barriers for people with disabilities. It also establishes accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements, to help ensure websites, applications, and digital services are accessible.

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ATAG

ATAG

The Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG) 2.0), developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), provide guidance for creating accessible authoring tools. They help ensure content creation platforms are accessible to people with disabilities while encouraging the production of accessible web content.

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CVAA

CVAA

The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) is a U.S. federal law that ensures modern communication technologies and video services are accessible to people with disabilities. It extends accessibility requirements to digital, broadband, and mobile technologies, helping provide equal access to today’s communication platforms.

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Unruh Civil Rights

UNRUH

The Unruh Civil Rights Act is a California civil rights law that requires businesses to provide equal access to goods, services, and accommodations without discrimination. It applies to many businesses serving customers in California, including organizations that offer digital products and services.

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Count on Barriano to Simplify Your Accessibility Compliance.

Barriano’s comprehensive accessibility solutions help make the web more inclusive for everyone, including people with disabilities. Powered by intelligent automation and accessibility best practices, our platform helps organizations create digital experiences that are accessible, usable, and compliant.

Our tools help you identify accessibility issues, improve user experiences, and align with globally recognized accessibility standards—making compliance simpler, more efficient, and essential for modern organizations.

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