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SEBI Digital Accessibility Compliance Audits

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Independent, regulator-aligned accessibility audits for SEBI-regulated entities mapped to WCAG 2.1/2.2, RPwD Act, GIGW, and global accessibility standards.

Accord Compliance is an independent audit & compliance institution helping listed companies, intermediaries, AMCs, exchanges, and regulated platforms meet SEBI’s digital accessibility expectations with defensible, audit-grade evidence.
We operate audit-first — not tooling-first, not staffing-led — ensuring credibility, repeatability, and regulator-ready outcomes.

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Independent accessibility audit & compliance institution

Audits led by IAAP-certified professionals (CPWA, CPACC, CPABE)

Experience supporting SEBI-regulated digital platforms and disclosures

WCAG 2.2 (A, AA, AAA) applied across global regulatory contexts

Audit deliverables designed for legal, regulatory, and enterprise review

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What SEBI Expects and Why Accessibility Is Now a Compliance Issue

SEBI has made it clear that digital accessibility is no longer optional for regulated entities.

We conduct manual, expert-led accessibility audits for:

Investor-facing digital platforms are accessible to persons with disabilities

Critical disclosures, filings, and investor communications are usable with assistive technologies

Websites, mobile apps, portals, and PDFs meet recognized accessibility standards

Testing Approach:

Investor protection risks

Governance and compliance gaps

Operational and reputational liabilities

Regulatory Framework We Map For SEBI Audits

Our SEBI accessibility audits are mapped across Indian law, SEBI expectations, and global technical standards.

Indian Regulatory Alignment:

SEBI circulars and advisories on accessibility and investor inclusion

Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016

GIGW 3.0 / IS 17802 (where applicable to government-linked platforms)

Technical & Global Standards

WCAG 2.1 & WCAG 2.2 (A, AA, AAA)

ISO/IEC 40500:2025

VPAT / accessibility conformance reporting principles

Who This SEBI Audit Is For

Our SEBI compliance audits are designed for:

Listed companies and IPO-ready entities

We audit financial services, healthcare, telecom, and energy platforms against WCAG 2.1 AA and sector-specific mandates, delivering regulatory-ready documentation for inspections.

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Stock exchanges and depositories

Stock brokers, depositories, AMCs, and exchanges with investor-facing digital platforms. We ensure your trading platforms, mobile apps, and client portals meet WCAG 2.1 AA and IS 17802:2021 standards mandated by SEBI.

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Asset management companies (AMCs)

Government agencies, regulatory bodies, and public sector enterprises requiring GIGW 3.0 compliance. We align your digital services with Indian accessibility frameworks and international WCAG standards for inclusive public access.

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Brokers, intermediaries, and registrars

SaaS platforms, digital lending, robo-advisors, and payment gateways under SEBI oversight. We audit web applications, mobile apps, APIs, and third-party integrations for complete accessibility compliance.

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Investor portals, grievance systems, and disclosure platforms

Enterprises operating in India, Europe, and North America requiring multi-jurisdiction compliance. One comprehensive audit mapped to SEBI, EAA, Section 508, and other regional standards—saving time and cost.

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Fintech platforms under SEBI oversight

Enterprises operating in India, Europe, and North America requiring multi-jurisdiction compliance. One comprehensive audit mapped to SEBI, EAA, Section 508, and other regional standards—saving time and cost.

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Listed companies and IPO-ready entities

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What We Audit Under SEBI Compliance

Role-based accessibility training programs.

What We Audit Under SEBI Compliance

We conduct manual, expert-led accessibility audits for:

Public websites and investor portals

Mobile applications

PDF disclosures, annual reports, notices, and circulars

Forms, grievance mechanisms, and onboarding journeys

Authentication, navigation, and error handling flows

Testing Approach:

Manual expert audits (not automated scans alone)

Assistive technology testing (screen readers, keyboard navigation, magnification)

Severity-based issue classification mapped to regulatory risk

Evidence-backed findings suitable for internal, legal, and regulatory review

What You Receive (Audit Deliverables)

Remediation, when required, is handled via clearly separated partner engagements, ensuring our audits remain:

We deliberately separate:

Audit-grade compliance report (not generic scan outputs)

WCAG 2.1/2.2 issue mapping with severity levels

Clear linkage to SEBI, RPwD, and applicable standards

Screenshots, code references, and reproducible evidence

Prioritized remediation guidance

Executive-level compliance summary for leadership and risk teams

Our reports are designed to be:

Defensible

Repeatable

Regulator-ready

Independence Matters in SEBI Audits

Accord Compliance operates as an independent audit institution.

What We Audit Under SEBI Compliance

We:

Do not sell remediation as a bundled service

Do not hide conflicts of interest

Do not dilute audit findings to “pass” platforms

This independence is critical when audits may be reviewed by:

Internal compliance teams

Statutory auditors

Legal counsel

Regulators

SEBI Is One Jurisdiction — Not the Limit

While this page focuses on SEBI compliance, our audit methodology is global by design.

The same audit frameworks extend to:

India

SEBIGIGWRPwD

Accessibility audits mapped to SEBI's digital accessibility mandate, RPwD Act requirements, and GIGW standards for regulated and public-facing digital platforms.

India compliance background

United States

ADASection 508

Accessibility audits aligned with ADA Title III expectations and Section 508 requirements for public and enterprise digital systems.

United States compliance background

European Union

EAA

WCAG-based accessibility audits aligned with the European Accessibility Act obligations for digital products and services across EU member states.

European Union compliance background

Canada

AODAACA

Accessibility audits aligned with AODA and the Accessible Canada Act requirements for federally and provincially regulated digital platforms.

Canada compliance background

Australia

National accessibility mandates

WCAG-aligned accessibility audits supporting compliance with Australia’s Disability Discrimination Act and government accessibility guidance.

Australia compliance background

This enables organisations operating across jurisdictions to maintain a unified, audit-led accessibility compliance posture rather than fragmented assessments.

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Whether you are responding to regulatory expectations, preparing for review, or proactively strengthening investor accessibility, our audit-led approach ensures clarity, credibility, and compliance.

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