eViewer: Your Secure, Accessible Document Viewer for European Accessibility Act (EAA) & Global Compliance

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is transforming how organizations deliver digital content, requiring public-facing documents and services to be accessible to people with disabilities. Whether you’re a government agency, healthcare provider, or financial institution, achieving EAA compliance is not just a legal requirement, it’s a commitment to inclusivity. With MS Technology’s eViewer and advanced OCR solutions, your organization can ensure documents are secure, accessible, and fully compliant with EU accessibility laws, ADA, and Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act requirements.

What Is the EAA & Why It Matters

The EAA mandates that digital content, including PDFs, Office documents, multimedia, and web applications, which must be perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for users with disabilities. Compliance with WCAG 2.1, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, is central to this, covering features like screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, text-to-speech functionality, and closed captions.

For organizations with a global reach or those serving EU citizens, EAA compliance ensures digital accessibility for all, while mitigating legal and reputational risks.

How eViewer Delivers Accessible, Compliant Document Viewing

eViewer by MS Technology is a secure, browser-based, enterprise document viewer designed with accessibility and performance at its core.

Key Accessibility Features:

• ADA, EAA, and Section 508 compliant document viewer
• WCAG 2.1 compliant since 2021 that provides a user interface with high-contrast design and clear tooltips
• Full keyboard navigation and operability for users who cannot rely on a mouse
• Screen reader compatible document viewer experience
• Text-to-speech functionality for accessible PDF viewer, Office documents, and TIFF and other image files after OCR processing.
• Closed captions and alternative text for images and multimedia content

eViewer ensures that public sector organizations, healthcare providers, and businesses can confidently meet digital accessibility compliance requirements.

Secure Document Viewing with Advanced Redaction and Compliance

Accessibility and security go hand-in-hand. eViewer integrates robust security features to protect sensitive content:

• Automated document redaction for FOIA, GDPR, CCPA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and HIPAA compliance
• Secure HTML5 document viewer with in-browser rendering to avoid file downloads
• Audit trails and activity logging for full transparency
• Permission-based access control to restrict document visibility
• Compliance with other EU and global privacy standards

Unlock Accessibility with OCR & Searchable Text

Many organizations face challenges with scanned documents and image-only files. MS Technology’s OCR solutions empower accessibility and security:

• High-accuracy OCR/ICR to convert scans into searchable, machine-readable text
• Screen reader compatibility for previously inaccessible scanned documents
• Secure AI OCR for detecting and redacting PII, such as account numbers, credit card details, and other personal identifying information

Broad Format Support & Seamless Integration

eViewer provides reliable, accessible viewing for virtually any document type:

• Accessible PDF viewer, Office documents, TIFF, CAD, DICOM, and legacy and proprietary file formats, including AFP and MO:DCA
• Lightning-fast, browser-based document viewer for desktop and mobile
• Deep integration with platforms like Salesforce, IBM FileNet and Content Manager, OpenText, and custom enterprise apps
• Cloud document viewer accessibility for remote teams and distributed workforces

Industry Use Cases: Accessibility & Security at Scale?

Government

• FOIA document redaction and public records accessibility
• EAA, CCPA, and GDPR compliance for digital services
• Secure document viewer for government workflows

Healthcare

• Accessible DICOM viewer and patient record compliance
• HIPAA-compliant redaction and document security
• OCR-enabled accessibility for medical forms and scanned documents

Financial Services

• Secure document viewer for financial institutions
• GDPR and SOX compliance for sensitive documents
• OCR-powered automation for accessible, searchable records

The Path to Full Accessibility & Compliance

1. Conduct a digital accessibility audit with WCAG 2.1 standards in mind
2. Deploy eViewer as your secure, ADA and EAA-compliant document viewer
3. Use OCR to unlock accessibility in scanned and image-only documents
4. Automate document redaction to protect sensitive information
5. Maintain audit trails to support ongoing compliance efforts

Conclusion

Accessible, secure, and high-performance document viewing is no longer optional, it’s a business and legal imperative. With MS Technology’s eViewer and OCR solutions, your organization can meet the European Accessibility Act, ADA, Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act, and global compliance requirements while delivering a seamless, inclusive experience for all users.

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