Description

Authority for Consumers and Markets' reported findings on digital accessibility

On 24 March 2026, the Authority for Consumers and Markets reported findings from inspections under the European Accessibility Act, highlighting that 61% of the largest Dutch online stores are not digitally accessible. The Act applies to e-commerce a…

Scope

Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Design requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, software provider: app stores
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority

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2025-06-05
adopted

On 5 June 2025, the Authority for Consumers and Markets issued a notice requiring digital accessibi…

2026-03-24
under investigation

On 24 March 2026, the Authority for Consumers and Markets reported findings from inspections under …