EC Publishes Results on Review of Web Accessibility Directive
The European Commission (EC) published the results of a public consultation, held in October 2021, on the review of the Web Accessibility Directive.
The Web Accessibility Directive is aimed at increasing digital and social inclusion and harmonizing the internal market for web accessibility. The consultation gathered data and stakeholder views to support the evaluation of the Web Accessibility Directive and its Implementing Acts. The consultation assessed to what extent the directive and its implementing acts:
- have made it easier for people with disabilities to access public services and information, strengthening social and digital inclusion
- are relevant and fit for purpose, in light of related laws and changes in technology
- have harmonized the web-accessibility market
This consultation was aimed at collecting opinions and insights of all interested stakeholders on what has changed because of the Directive (if it is still fit for purpose), the impact of recent technological advancements, and what the remaining obstacles are for persons with disabilities and older people to access online public-sector content. The results show that most of the respondents observed improvements in access to public-sector websites and mobile apps in the last three years, with the introduction of Web Accessibility Directive. However, people with disabilities are still experiencing difficulties and highlighted that navigation, finding the way around a website, and text forms, such as contact forms, are the most common issues hindering accessibility. The results of this consultation will inform future policy initiatives related to web accessibility, with the policy initiatives expected to be published this Summer.
Related Links
Keywords: Europe, EU, Banking, Cognitive Accessibility, Web Accessibility, Accessibility, Digital Inclusion, Disability Inclusion, Regtech, EC
Previous Article
Dubai FSA Amends Reporting Matrix in Rulebook for BanksRelated Articles
BIS and Central Banks Experiment with GenAI to Assess Climate Risks
A recent report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub details Project Gaia, a collaboration between the BIS Innovation Hub Eurosystem Center and certain central banks in Europe
Nearly 25% G-SIBs Commit to Adopting TNFD Nature-Related Disclosures
Nature-related risks are increasing in severity and frequency, affecting businesses, capital providers, financial systems, and economies.
Singapore to Mandate Climate Disclosures from FY2025
Singapore recently took a significant step toward turning climate ambition into action, with the introduction of mandatory climate-related disclosures for listed and large non-listed companies
SEC Finalizes Climate-Related Disclosures Rule
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finalized the long-awaited rule that mandates climate-related disclosures for domestic and foreign publicly listed companies in the U.S.
EBA Proposes Standards Related to Standardized Credit Risk Approach
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has been taking significant steps toward implementing the Basel III framework and strengthening the regulatory framework for credit institutions in the EU
US Regulators Release Stress Test Scenarios for Banks
The U.S. regulators recently released baseline and severely adverse scenarios, along with other details, for stress testing the banks in 2024. The relevant U.S. banking regulators are the Federal Reserve Bank (FED), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
Asian Governments Aim for Interoperability in AI Governance Frameworks
The regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence (AI), including the generative kind, is evolving rapidly, with governments and regulators aiming to address the challenges and opportunities presented by this transformative technology.
EBA Proposes Operational Risk Standards Under Final Basel III Package
The European Union (EU) has been working on the final elements of Basel III standards, with endorsement of the Banking Package and the publication of the European Banking Authority (EBA) roadmap on Basel III implementation in December 2023.
EFRAG Proposes XBRL Taxonomy and Standard for Listed SMEs Under ESRS
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG), which plays a crucial role in shaping corporate reporting standards in European Union (EU), is seeking comments, until May 21, 2024, on the Exposure Draft ESRS for listed SMEs.
ECB to Expand Climate Change Work in 2024-2025
Banking regulators worldwide are increasingly focusing on addressing, monitoring, and supervising the institutions' exposure to climate and environmental risks.