/kb-legal-compliance-mapping

name: kb-legal-compliance-mapping
description: "Reference data, not a reviewer. Map accessibility audit results to legal frameworks: Section 508, ADA, EN 301 549, EAA, AODA. Generate VPAT 2.5 conformance tables."
license: MIT
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metadata:
  tier: reference
  domain: cross-cutting
  output: none
  effort: low
  title: Legal Compliance Mapping

Legal Compliance Mapping Skill

Maps accessibility legal frameworks across jurisdictions. Used by `compliance-mapping` agent and any agent generating compliance reports.

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Framework Comparison

Each framework, with its jurisdiction, WCAG version, scope and enforcement.

| Framework | Jurisdiction | WCAG Version | Scope | Enforcement | |-----------|-------------|--------------|-------|-------------| | Section 508 (Revised) | US (Federal) | WCAG 2.0 AA | Federal agencies and their ICT | Administrative complaints, lawsuits | | ADA Title II | US (State/Local) | WCAG 2.1 AA (DOJ 2024 rule) | State and local government websites | DOJ enforcement, lawsuits | | ADA Title III | US (Private) | No explicit WCAG version; courts use 2.0/2.1 AA | Public accommodations | Private lawsuits, DOJ enforcement | | EN 301 549 v3.2.1 | EU | WCAG 2.1 AA (Chapter 9-11) | Public sector + private sector ICT | EU member state enforcement | | European Accessibility Act (EAA) | EU | WCAG 2.1 AA (via EN 301 549) | Private sector products and services (June 2025) | Market surveillance, fines | | AODA | Ontario, Canada | WCAG 2.0 AA | Ontario organizations (50+ employees) | Administrative penalties | | Accessible Canada Act | Canada (Federal) | WCAG 2.1 AA (guidance) | Federally regulated entities | CRTC/CTA enforcement, penalties | | Israeli Standard 5568 | Israel | WCAG 2.0 AA | Public websites and apps | Civil lawsuits | | JIS X 8341-3:2016 | Japan | WCAG 2.0 AA | Government websites (recommended) | No enforcement (voluntary) | | Chinese GB/T 37668-2019 | China | Based on WCAG 2.0 | Government websites | Administrative guidance |

Additional Non-WCAG Requirements

Some frameworks require more than WCAG conformance:

EN 301 549 Additional Requirements

Each chapter, with its requirement and beyond WCAG.

| Chapter | Requirement | Beyond WCAG | |---------|-------------|-------------| | Chapter 5 | Closed functionality (kiosks, ATMs) | Yes — no WCAG equivalent | | Chapter 6 | Real-time text (RTT) communication | Yes — no WCAG equivalent | | Chapter 7 | Video capabilities (captions, audio description) | Extends WCAG 1.2 | | Chapter 8 | Hardware accessibility | Yes — physical product requirements | | Chapter 10 | Non-web documents | Maps WCAG to document formats | | Chapter 11 | Non-web software | Maps WCAG to native applications | | Chapter 12 | Documentation and support services | Accessible help documentation | | Chapter 13 | ICT providing relay or emergency services | Yes — no WCAG equivalent |

European Accessibility Act Additions

• Products: computers, smartphones, tablets, self-service terminals, e-readers
• Services: e-commerce, banking, transport, telephony, audiovisual media
• Microenterprises (<10 employees, <€2M turnover) exempt from service requirements
• Deadline: June 28, 2025 for new products/services

VPAT / ACR Mapping

The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) maps to three standards:

| VPAT Edition | Standards Covered | |-------------|-------------------| | VPAT 2.5 Section 508 | Revised Section 508 (WCAG 2.0 AA) | | VPAT 2.5 EU | EN 301 549 (WCAG 2.1 AA + Chapters 5-13) | | VPAT 2.5 INT | Section 508 + EN 301 549 + WCAG 2.x |

**Conformance levels in VPAT:**

• Supports — fully meets the criterion
• Partially Supports — some functionality meets, some does not
• Does Not Support — majority of functionality does not meet
• Not Applicable — criterion is not relevant to the product

Accessibility Statement Requirements

W3C Model (Voluntary)

• Conformance status (Fully conformant / Partially conformant / Non-conformant)
• WCAG version and level targeted
• Known limitations with workarounds
• Assessment approach (self, external, automated tools)
• Feedback mechanism with response commitment
• Date of statement and last review

EU Model (Required for Public Sector)

All of the above, plus:

• Disproportionate burden declaration (if applicable, with justification)
• Link to national enforcement body
• Annual review requirement
• Date of last accessibility audit

Compliance Timeline Quick Reference

Each event, with its date and impact.

| Event | Date | Impact | |-------|------|--------| | Section 508 Refresh | January 2018 | Adopted WCAG 2.0 AA for federal ICT | | EU Web Accessibility Directive | September 2018 (new sites), September 2020 (existing) | Public sector websites and mobile apps | | ADA Title II WCAG 2.1 Rule | April 2026 (large), April 2027 (small) | State/local government web content | | European Accessibility Act | June 2025 | Private sector products and services | | AODA Full Compliance | January 2021 | Ontario organizations 50+ employees |