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EU Directive 2019/882

European Accessibility Act
Is your website accessible?

The EAA requires products and services across the EU to be accessible to persons with disabilities. Penalties are determined by each member state and must be effective, proportionate, and dissuasive. Market surveillance authorities can order non-compliant services withdrawn from the EU market.

Enforceable since June 28, 2025

Market surveillance authorities are actively issuing warnings and conducting audits. Non-compliant services risk being withdrawn from the EU market.

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Does the EAA apply to you?

The EAA applies to manufacturers, importers, distributors, and service providers placing products or services on the EU market in these categories.

E-commerce

Service

Banking & Finance

Service

Telecom Services

Service

Transport & Travel

Service

E-books & Publishing

Product

Audio-visual Media

Service

Self-service Terminals

Product

Computers & Smartphones

Product

The cost of non-compliance

Market withdrawal

Services removed from EU market

Surveillance authorities can order withdrawal of non-compliant services

National penalties

Effective, proportionate & dissuasive

Each member state sets its own penalty regime as required by the directive

Already enforcing

Warnings & audits underway

Authorities across the EU are actively auditing digital services since June 2025

What the EAA requires — and what SiteGuardian monitors

The EAA defines accessibility requirements for products and services. SiteGuardian continuously monitors the technical web accessibility requirements.

WCAG 2.2 AA

Web Accessibility

Monitored

SiteGuardian's Site Audit scans for WCAG 2.2 AA violations, keyboard navigation issues, screen reader compatibility, color contrast ratios, and ARIA attributes — the technical foundation of EAA compliance for digital services.

Art. 4

Accessibility Requirements

Monitored

Automated WCAG audit across all pages with accessibility score tracking over time. SiteGuardian maps each finding to specific WCAG success criteria and generates compliance reports showing your improvement trajectory.

Art. 7

Obligations of Service Providers

Monitored

Continuous monitoring of accessibility regressions with instant alerting on new violations. SiteGuardian detects when code changes introduce accessibility barriers and notifies your team before users are impacted.

EN 301 549

European ICT Standard

Monitored

EN 301 549 is the harmonised European standard for ICT accessibility, directly mapped to WCAG criteria. SiteGuardian monitors the web-applicable requirements of this standard as part of every Site Audit scan.

Art. 14

Accessibility Statement

The EAA requires publishing an accessibility statement describing how your service meets requirements, any limitations, and alternatives. This is an organisational measure that must be maintained by your team.

Art. 15

Feedback Mechanism

Users must be able to report accessibility barriers and request information in accessible formats. This requires implementing a feedback channel and responding within a reasonable timeframe — an organisational measure.

Art. 12

Disproportionate Burden

Organisations may claim exemption if compliance would impose a disproportionate burden. This requires a documented assessment considering the cost, organisation size, and estimated benefit for persons with disabilities.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the European Accessibility Act (EAA)?
The European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882) is an EU directive that requires products and services to be accessible to persons with disabilities. It covers e-commerce websites, banking services, telecom, transport, e-books, audio-visual media, self-service terminals, and computers/smartphones.
When did the EAA enforcement begin?
The EAA has been in force since June 28, 2025. All products and services in scope must now meet the accessibility requirements. Products placed on the market before that date may continue to be used until June 28, 2030 under the transition provision.
What accessibility standard does the EAA reference?
The EAA references EN 301 549, the harmonised European standard for ICT accessibility. For websites and web applications, EN 301 549 maps directly to WCAG 2.1 AA (and increasingly WCAG 2.2 AA). SiteGuardian scans for WCAG 2.2 AA compliance, covering all web-related requirements.
Does the EAA apply to small businesses?
Microenterprises (fewer than 10 employees and annual turnover or balance sheet total not exceeding €2 million) providing services are exempt from some EAA requirements. However, manufacturers of products must comply regardless of size. Check with your national authority for specific exemptions.
How does SiteGuardian help with EAA compliance?
SiteGuardian's Site Audit continuously scans your website for WCAG 2.2 AA violations — including keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, color contrast, and ARIA attributes. It tracks your accessibility score over time, alerts on regressions, and generates compliance reports you can share with auditors.

How SiteGuardian supports this framework

SiteGuardian monitors technical readiness signals and produces evidence documentation that auditors can use. It does not make your organisation compliant — your organisation remains the responsible party for regulatory compliance. Algorithmic assessments are advisory and do not substitute qualified counsel or formal audits.