Brazil
Brazilian Inclusion Law (Lei Brasileira de Inclusão) — Digital Provisions
Law 13.146/2015 (Art. 63); eMAG 3.1 guidelines
WCAG Standard
Not specified
Applies To
All websites hosted in Brazil; companies with Brazilian offices
Enforcement
Complaint
Private Right of Action
Yes
Summary
Brazil's Lei Brasileira de Inclusão (LBI), Article 63, requires all websites hosted in Brazil or operated by companies with offices in Brazil to follow the eMAG accessibility guidelines (a WCAG-based Brazilian standard). Effective January 2, 2016. Administrative fines and civil lawsuits apply for non-compliance.
Scope & Coverage
Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2015
Sources & References
Notes
Brazil uses eMAG (WCAG-based national guidelines) rather than referencing WCAG directly.