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- WCAG 2.2 AA
- Surrey, BC · Canada
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Frequently asked questions
Does AODA apply if we are outside Ontario?
AODA applies to any business or organization whose website is accessed by Ontario residents. Even if you are based elsewhere in Canada, serving Ontarians means your eCommerce site should comply. Outside Ontario, WCAG 2.1 AA is still a national standard, and Canadian public sector contracts regularly require it.
What student data does FERPA protect in eCommerce?
FERPA safeguards any personally identifiable information related to students, including names, email addresses, IDs, grades, registrations, and academic records. If your eCommerce site collects or stores this data for U.S. students—through online course sales, applications, or profile management—you are responsible for protecting it under FERPA guidelines.
Can you retrofit an existing store for compliance?
Yes. DoodleWeb Canada can audit your current eCommerce website for both accessibility and student data privacy risks, then address technical, content, or policy gaps. We remediate existing sites built by any developer or platform, and supply updated compliance documentation.
What documentation do we receive to prove compliance?
You receive accessibility audit results, concrete remediation logs, and clear data flow diagrams showing how student data is handled according to FERPA. These materials are prepared for vendor reviews, procurement checks, and legal or regulatory responses.
Which platforms support AODA and FERPA compliance best?
Drupal, WordPress, Shopify, and Webflow all support AODA compliance with the right configuration and workflows. Each can also be set up to safeguard student data according to FERPA. Our team works with you to select and configure the platform that fits your compliance requirements.
How often should our eCommerce store be tested for compliance?
Annual testing is recommended for accessibility (AODA/WCAG) and FERPA compliance. You should also review compliance after every major website redesign, new feature rollout, or workflow change. DoodleWeb offers maintenance and annual testing plans to keep your store up-to-date.
What happens if we miss an AODA deadline or FERPA requirement?
Missing AODA or FERPA compliance can result in complaints, contract delays, public sector funding issues, or government investigations. Ontario government sites may lose approvals, and U.S. partners may lose federal funding: both cause reputational and operational damage.
Is DoodleWeb Canada’s compliance process third-party verified?
Yes. DoodleWeb is a listed Drupal Certified Partner and reviewed by independent sites including Clutch and GoodFirms. All compliance work is led by named, senior Canadian engineers, giving clients verifiable proof of compliance at every step.
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