Accessibility of online shops and digital services (European Accessibility Act)

Act No. 351/2022 Coll. applies from 28 June 2025; micro-enterprises providing services are exempt.

AWhat changed

Act No. 351/2022 Coll. on the accessibility of products and services for persons with disabilities implements the European Accessibility Act. Among other things, it covers e-commerce services (online shops), banking services, e-books and passenger transport services.

BWhen

In force from 28 June 2025.

CWho it affects

Operators of online shops and online services that are not micro-enterprises.
Micro-enterprises (fewer than 10 employees and annual turnover or balance sheet total up to €2 million) are exempt for services (Section 2(3)).

DWhat to do

Check whether you are a micro-enterprise — if not, assess the accessibility of your online shop (keyboard, contrast, alternative text, forms).
Add information on the accessibility of the service to your terms and conditions or website.

Explanation

Supervision is carried out by the Slovak Trade Inspection (Slovenská obchodná inšpekcia, Section 8). According to professional sources, fines range from €200 to €30,000.

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