Compliance Deadlines Your Website Can't Ignore
The European Accessibility Act is enforced. ADA lawsuits are rising. Cookie fines continue. Track every deadline and scan your site free before regulators or plaintiffs find the gaps first.
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European Accessibility Act (EAA) — In force
EU Directive 2019/882
The EAA is now enforced. E-commerce, banking, transport, and telecom services sold in the EU must meet accessibility requirements equivalent to WCAG 2.1 AA.
→ Run a WCAG scan and publish an accessibility statement.
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ADA Title II — State & local government websites
DOJ Final Rule (28 CFR Part 35)
US state and local government entities must ensure web content and mobile apps conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Population-size tiers set earlier deadlines for larger entities.
→ Government sites: audit all public-facing pages now.
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EAA — Micro-enterprises grace period ends
EU Member State enforcement
Smaller businesses that qualified for transitional arrangements must now fully comply. Member states are actively auditing e-commerce and service websites.
→ Don't assume your size exempts you — verify with your national authority.
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EU AI Act — High-risk AI system obligations
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689
Websites deploying high-risk AI (hiring tools, credit scoring, etc.) face strict transparency and human oversight requirements. Chatbots and AI-generated content need clear disclosure.
→ Check if your chatbot or AI features have proper disclosure notices.
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GDPR & CCPA — Cookie consent enforcement
GDPR Art. 7 · CCPA/CPRA
Regulators continue fining sites with pre-ticked consent boxes, missing reject buttons, or no privacy policy link. CNIL, ICO, and California AG are actively enforcing.
→ Verify your cookie banner has accept, reject, and a policy link.
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ADA Title III — Private business lawsuits
US federal courts
Over 5,000 ADA website accessibility lawsuits were filed in 2025. Retail, hospitality, and healthcare are the most targeted sectors. Settlements typically cost $5,000–$25,000.
→ Fix critical WCAG violations before they become legal exposure.
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