Romania's Digital Accessibility Laws Overview

This executive fact sheet provides a detailed overview of Romania's digital accessibility laws, which impact both private and public entities. It outlines the transposition of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and the EU Web Accessibility Directive (WAD) into Romanian law. The document specifies that private businesses serving consumers in Romania must comply with these accessibility requirements, regardless of their location. It details the laws affecting public-sector organizations, including Emergency Ordinance No. 112/2018 and Law No. 90 of May 6, 2019, which mandate compliance with EN 301 549 standards. Additionally, it discusses the requirements for private businesses under Law No. 232 of July 19, 2022, which establishes the legal framework for digital accessibility in the private sector. The fact sheet also addresses enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, and recommended actions for organizations to ensure compliance ahead of the 2025 enforcement deadline.