- European Web Accessibility Directive (EU 2016/2102)
- EN 301 549 Adopts WCAG 2.1 Level AA
- Requires EU and member countries to adopt the standard for public sector accessibility
- New websites since 2018
- Legacy websites by 2020
- Mobile apps by 2021
- EU Directive 2019/882
- Requires EU and member countries to adopt accessibility requirements for technology products and services (e.g., hardware, kiosks, e-books, e-commerce)
- Accessible Canada Act
- Covers ICT of government agencies, banks, federal transportation and telecom
- Sets WCAG 2.0 AA standard
- Requires published accessibility plans and feedback processes
- Enforceable by government fines up to $250,000
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
- Covers new government (since 2012) and large business (since 2014) websites and web content
- Sets WCAG 2.0 AA standard for business
- Enforceable by government fines up to $100,000
- Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Israel Standard 5568
- Covers public entities and private entities that offer public services
- Covers websites, digital documents, captioningÂ
- Sets WCAG 2.0 AA standard
- Enforceable by private lawsuit
- Australian Disability Discrimination Act
- Requires reasonable access to online information and services
- Recommends WCAG 2.0 AA
