Privacy for everyone: Why accessibility belongs at the center of modern privacy programs
The IAPP is making the case that privacy programs should be designed with accessibility in mind, arguing that people with disabilities often face distinct and compounded risks when privacy protections are built without them in consideration.
Why this matters: Most privacy programs are written for people who can easily read dense notices, navigate cookie banners, or opt out of data collection with a few clicks. A lot of people cannot do that. If the mechanics of exercising your privacy rights assume a certain level of ability, then those rights are not really universal. They are just universal for some. Building accessibility into privacy design is not a nice-to-have. It is the difference between a right that exists on paper and one that people can actually use.
Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy
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