Tag #Digital Accessibility

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Netherlands to Replace Food Labels with QR Codes: Lower Prices, Accessibility Concerns

The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs supports a plan by supermarkets to replace food labels with QR codes, potentially lowering prices but raising accessibility concerns for older adults and those without smartphones; this follows lobbying efforts by supermarkets and producers to reduce multilingu...

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Digitize Hiring Assessments: Accessibility Issues and Discrimination Against Disabled Individuals

A report by the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) reveals that 83% of employers use digitized hiring assessments, many of which discriminate against disabled people due to poor accessibility; this negatively impacts employment opportunities and exacerbates existing biases.

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48% Bias Score

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EAA Compliance Deadline Looms: Market Access at Stake

The European Accessibility Act (EAA), effective June 28, 2025, requires all companies selling products in the EU via e-commerce to meet accessibility standards; non-compliance will bar market access.

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36% Bias Score

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Netherlands to Replace Food Labels with QR Codes

The Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs supports a plan by supermarkets to replace food labels with QR codes to reduce costs, despite concerns from consumer groups about accessibility for older adults and those without smartphones.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Accessibility Challenges and Solutions for Multinational Marketers in 2025

In 2025, multinational marketers face challenges ensuring digital accessibility for disabled customers, including navigating varying regional laws, leveraging AI for content creation, maintaining accessibility across platforms, and addressing data scarcity and underrepresentation within agencies; ho...

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20% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality