Digital Accessibility Non-Compliance Penalties

Penalties

• Administrative Penalties: Non-compliance may result in warnings, fines, or corrective orders issued by regulatory bodies like the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

• Reputational Damage: Companies failing to meet accessibility standards risk losing consumer trust and market share.

• Legal Action: While lawsuits are rare, advocacy groups may escalate issues to authorities or public forums.

• Trade Barriers: Non-compliance can hinder participation in international trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), and the United States of America (USA).