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Accessibility Fines 2025–2026: The First Report

Since June 2025, French authorities have been actively enforcing digital accessibility. Fines issued, targeted sectors, average amounts: what the data shows.

Since the European Accessibility Act (EAA) obligations came into force on 28 June 2025, the DGCCRF (France's consumer protection and anti-fraud authority) has been the designated enforcement body. The first inspections began as early as July 2025.

The legal framework is designed to deter non-compliance: each identified violation can trigger an administrative fine of €7,500, cumulative per non-compliant criterion. A daily penalty of €3,000 may be added if issues are not remedied within the prescribed timeframe. The total cap is €300,000 per site.

The first sectors targeted include e-commerce (consumer-facing online stores), online banking and insurance services, booking platforms (transport, hospitality), and on-demand audiovisual media services. These sectors are prioritised because they directly affect consumers.

Average fine amounts observed in early proceedings range from €15,000 to €75,000 for mid-sized sites with 10–20 non-conformities. In several cases, the fine was accompanied by a compliance order with a 3–6 month deadline and daily penalties for delay.

The message is clear: waiting for an inspection costs significantly more than a proactive audit and planned remediation. A flash audit at €490 identifies the main gaps before they become fines.

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