EAA compliance in Finland
EAA compliance requirements for Finland
National legislation
National law
Laki tuotteiden ja palvelujen esteettömyysvaatimuksista (Act on Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services)
Reference
Transposition of Directive 2019/882 into Finnish law
Enforcement authority
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) for digital services and telecommunications, Turvallisuus- ja kemikaalivirasto (Tukes) for product market surveillance, and Etelä-Suomen aluehallintovirasto (Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland) for general service accessibility
Contact: traficom.fi / tukes.fi / avi.fi
Penalties
Administrative fines and compliance orders. Tukes can withdraw non-compliant products from the Finnish market and issue binding corrective action notices. Fines are determined based on the severity, scope, and duration of the infringement.
Sectors in scope
E-commerce, banking, telecommunications, transport, audiovisual media, e-books, consumer electronics, self-service terminals.
Key deadlines
Enforceable from 28 June 2025 for new products and services. Finland has had public sector accessibility requirements under the Laki digitaalisten palvelujen tarjoamisesta (Act on the Provision of Digital Services, 306/2019) since 2019.
Finland-specific requirements
Finland has a strong tradition of digital governance and high levels of digital service adoption, making EAA compliance particularly relevant. The Act on the Provision of Digital Services (306/2019) already established robust monitoring of public sector web accessibility through the Regional State Administrative Agency. Finland's high digital literacy rate and advanced e-government infrastructure mean that enforcement authorities have well-developed tools and methodologies for assessing accessibility. The Finnish approach emphasises guidance and support alongside enforcement, with authorities providing extensive resources to help businesses understand and meet their obligations. Finland's bilingual requirements (Finnish and Swedish) mean accessibility obligations apply across both official languages.
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Frequently asked questions
Who enforces the EAA in Finland?
Multiple authorities are involved: Traficom handles digital services and telecommunications, Tukes oversees product market surveillance, and the Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland monitors general service accessibility. The specific enforcement body depends on the product or service category.
Does Finland require accessibility in both Finnish and Swedish?
Yes. Finland has two official languages (Finnish and Swedish), and accessibility requirements apply to content in both. If a service is offered in both languages, each language version must meet accessibility requirements independently.
What are the EAA fines in Finland?
Administrative fines are determined by the enforcement authority based on the severity, duration, and scope of non-compliance. Tukes can also withdraw non-compliant products from the market and issue binding compliance orders. Finland's approach typically emphasises guidance before penalties.
Does Finland have existing accessibility legislation?
Yes. The Act on the Provision of Digital Services (306/2019) has required public sector digital services to meet WCAG 2.1 AA since 2019. The EAA transposition extends accessibility obligations to the private sector for in-scope products and services.
Related resources
Last reviewed: April 2026. Regulatory details are reviewed quarterly for accuracy.