International Accessibility Laws: Asia

REFERENCE STANDARDS

• Technical Requirements for Web Accessibility YD/T 1761-2012

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

• State Council of the People's Republic of China

• China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF)

TO WHOM THEY APPLY

Volunteers

SANCTIONS

Despite the lack of specific penalties for noncompliance, there are mechanisms through which people with disabilities can file complaints and seek legal remedies

REFERENCE STANDARDS

• Korean guidelines for web content accessibility

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

• Korea Communications Commission (KCC)

• Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP)

TO WHOM THEY APPLY

All entities, both public and private

SANCTIONS

Fine of up to 500,000 Won

REFERENCE STANDARDS

• JIS X8341-3

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

Agency for Affairs with Persons with Disabilities" (Japanese: 障害者福祉局, Shōgaisha Fukushi Kyoku)

TO WHOM THEY APPLY

Government Agencies

SANCTIONS

Fines of up to 200,000 yen

REFERENCE STANDARDS

• WCAG, but optional

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

• Indian Central Government

• Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)

TO WHOM THEY APPLY

All public and private entities

SANCTIONS

Fines ranging from 10,000 to 500,000 rupees

REFERENCE STANDARDS

• IS 5568

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

Nonprofit organizations

TO WHOM THEY APPLY

Government entities and public organizations AND Private sector

SANCTIONS

Request for compensation of up to NIS 50,000 from the user