This legislation seeks to expand the scope of digital accessibility for all people, including those with disabilities, and has significant implications for online businesses.
What changes does the new European Accessibility Law of 2025 bring?
The new European Accessibility Law aims to cover a broader range of digital products and services that must comply with accessibility criteria. Specifically, this legislation largely calls for e-commerce businesses, which will be one of the sectors most impacted by these new requirements.
Organizations (mostly from the private sector in this case) will need to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and conduct regular audits to ensure their platforms are inclusive and compliant with the established regulations.
Why the private sector?
The law will focus especially on e-commerce businesses, which will need to adapt to the new requirements. The aim is to cover all those digital products and services not addressed by the previous regulations, which were limited to portals belonging to public institutions or those funded by public or European funds. Additionally, the law is intended to affect not only the large market players but also businesses of all sizes operating online.
The goal is for private companies to join the accessible initiative, focusing on user experience and ensuring that all visitors can navigate, shop, and enjoy the services offered without difficulties.
Key dates to consider
Although the law will officially come into effect in June 2025, businesses are encouraged to begin their preparations as soon as possible.
“Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” Starting to work on the accessibility of your e-commerce platform now will make the compliance process easier in the future.
In conclusion…
With the implementation date in sight for 2025, it is vital for businesses to begin taking measures to ensure their digital platforms are inclusive and accessible, not only to comply with the law but also to improve the user experience in any field of operation.
