It is essential that the new security standards do not clash with other rules, such as the European Accessibility Act (EAA), which also applies to many digital consumer products.

Forgetting accessibility in security solutions risks creating problems for people with disabilities – and new security threats, says Susanna Laurin, Managing Director and Chair at the Funka Foundation.

Necessary security features such as authentication, encryption and software updates must be designed in a way that allows them to be used by persons with disabilities. If the login is not accessible, some users may be forced to bypass security features in order to use the product at all.