WCAG vs EAA: Understanding where WCAG stops and where the EAA starts

Many teams believe that meeting WCAG standards means their digital products are compliant with the European Accessibility Act (EAA). Using a clear comparison grounded in EN 301 549 and EN 17161, we extensively detail what’s in and out of scope—and why organizations need to operationalize accessibility like they do privacy and security.

August 20, 2025