European Compliance Guides and Legal

In 2025, the CCPC received 53 complaints under the European Accessibility Act and 16 notifications of claimed exemptions. These cases are now being actioned, with outcomes expected in 2026.

If you’re running a business in Ireland, you’ve probably heard a lot about the European Accessibility Act (EAA) over the past year. The regulation became enforceable across the European Union in June 2025, and many businesses are still trying to understand what it means in practice.

Accessing a bank account, transferring money, checking a balance, or applying for financial products are simple tasks that can be completed in seconds. However, people with disabilities often do not have the same experience with accessibility in financial services.

The EAA has been incorporated into EU Member States legislation since June 2025. Since then, many organisations have started to look for information on how to become compliant with it to avoid fines and improve their digital experience.

Does the European Accessibility Act and EN 301 549 have any connection? Learn more about these regulations and the key differences between the EAA directive and the relevant guidelines, standards and country-specific legislation that make it work!

The European Accessibility Act came into force at the end of June 2025 after a flurry of countdown timers, and compliance threats across everyone’s feed. Now that the countdown is over, where do we go from here?

Access our comprehensive European Accessibility Act Compliance Guide to understand key requirements, deadlines, and actionable steps to ensure compliance for your organisation.

Did you know that the EAA (European Accessibility Act) is not a regulation that applies only to countries located within the EU? In this article, you’ll understand how the Act affects businesses outside of Europe and get clarification on whether your company needs to comply.

WCAG serves as the foundation for digital accessibility laws and regulations across the globe, including the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the U.S.