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Web Accessibility Standard 2.0?

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  • 14-12-2021 2:41pm
    #1
    sticker
    Registered Users Posts: 3,056 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Anyone know if it is a legal requirement for all Irish business websites to be complient with Web Accessibility Standard 2.0? 

    Someone mentioned this to me today.

    There doesnt seem to be a clear message after a Google search...

    Thanks!



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    #2
    Talisman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,034 ✭✭✭Talisman


    It's an EU requirement for public sector bodies to meet the requirements but not for businesses. For non-government sites/applications it's a moral requirement but not a legal one.

    Where you can get into trouble is if you are offering goods or services to the public that are only available through an in-accessible website or application. In those circumstances you are deemed to be discriminating against a minority and are liable to legal action as a result.



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