Website Redesign Checklist for Regulated Industries

This document is a checklist designed for website redesign in regulated industries. It outlines various stages and considerations necessary to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The checklist begins with a pre-redesign strategy, which includes reviewing current compliance obligations such as HIPAA, FINRA, and GDPR, auditing existing content for regulatory violations, and defining key audiences. It emphasizes the importance of identifying required disclaimers and setting internal review workflows for content and user experience. The document also addresses design and user experience compliance, ensuring that content hierarchy prioritizes approved messaging and includes necessary legal footers and privacy links. Technical accessibility and performance are covered, with guidelines to follow WCAG 2.1 AA standards, implement SSL, and ensure mobile responsiveness. Finally, the checklist includes post-launch governance measures, such as scheduling periodic audits, maintaining a changelog, and training internal teams on compliant content updates.