{"id":11925,"date":"2025-07-02T19:26:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediabranch.gr\/?p=11925"},"modified":"2025-07-02T19:26:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:26:39","slug":"to-ilektroniko-emporio-allazei-odigos-symmorfosis-me-ton-european-accessibility-act-eaa-gia-istoselides-e-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediabranch.gr\/en\/blog\/to-ilektroniko-emporio-allazei-odigos-symmorfosis-me-ton-european-accessibility-act-eaa-gia-istoselides-e-shops\/","title":{"rendered":"E-Commerce is Changing: A Guide to Compliance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) for Websites & E-Shops"},"content":{"rendered":"
In 2025, the European Union activates the most decisive law on digital accessibility: the European Accessibility Act (EAA)<\/strong>If you are the owner, manager or creator of an e-shop, website or other digital platform (e.g. web developer, UX\/UI designer, accessibility specialist, content manager, digital agency), this guide is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The EAA is not an optional recommendation. It is binding law<\/strong>, with fines <\/strong>and strict control<\/strong>. It concerns not only public sites, but also any business that sells or serves online users. Accessibility is no longer a luxury. It is an obligation and now, a competitive advantage. Mandatory Compliances for E-Shops & Websites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. WCAG 2.1 AA compliance (based on EN 301 549)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Accessibility in the Checkout Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Accessibility Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Required by the EAA Directive (see Article 15 & Annex IV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n It must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Compatibility with Assistive Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Technical Documentation & Evaluations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Non-Accessibility Reporting Mechanism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Who does the EAA concern (for e-shops & websites)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It concerns:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Not excluded:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Accessibility Best Practices (recommended)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The following practices are not mandatory under the EAA, but are strongly recommended to improve user experience and enhance compliance. By implementing them, you can go beyond the legal minimum and gain competitive advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mandatory Compliance Timeline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
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