w3c · kfranqueiro · Aug 12, 2025 · Aug 11, 2025 · Aug 12, 2025 · Aug 12, 2025
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/layout.json b/guidelines/groups/layout.json
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
     "relationships",
     "recognizable-layouts",
     "orientation",
-    "structure"
+    "structure",
+    "no-obstruction"
   ]
 }
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction.md b/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction.md
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+---
+children:
+  - no-obstructions
+  - clearly-dismissable-content-overlays
+  - disabled-controls
+  - stable-layout
+  - consistent-positioning
+  - implicit-misdirection
+  - no-infinite-scrolling
+---
+
+Users can percive and operate user interface components and navigation without obstruction. 
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction/clearly-dismissable-content-overlays.md b/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction/clearly-dismissable-content-overlays.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: foundational
+---
+
+When content temporarily overlays other content, it must be clearly dismissible or movable via standard interaction methods and its presence does not disrupt critical screen reader announcements or keyboard focus
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction/consistent-positioning.md b/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction/consistent-positioning.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: supplemental
+---
+
+If elements are designed to be persistent (e.g., sticky headers/footers), their position is predictable and do not overlap with primary content in a way that makes it unreadable or unusable. 
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction/disabled-controls.md b/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction/disabled-controls.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: foundational
+---
+
+If a control is disabled, then information explaining why it is disabled and what actions the user needs to take to enable it is provided visually nad programmatically.
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction/implicit-misdirection.md b/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction/implicit-misdirection.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: exploratory
+type: supplemental
+---
+
+The design should avoid scenarios where disabling a control implicitly suggests a false pathway or intentionally hides the correct one. 
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction/no-infinite-scrolling.md b/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction/no-infinite-scrolling.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: supplemental
+---
+
+Content does not include infinite scrolling.
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction/no-obstructions.md b/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction/no-obstructions.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: foundational
+---
+
+Content that is essential for a user's task or understanding is not permanently covered by non-dismissible or non-movable elements.
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction/stable-layout.md b/guidelines/groups/layout/no-obstruction/stable-layout.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: exploratory
+type: supplemental
+---
+
+Content does not shift or reflow in a way that causes users to lose their place or makes previously visible content inaccessible without explicit user action.
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection.json b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection.json
@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 {
   "children": [
     "content-source",
-    "security-and-privacy",
+    "information-privacy",
+    "agreement-and-risk",
     "algorithms"
   ]
 }
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/agreement-and-risk.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/agreement-and-risk.md
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+---
+children:
+  - agreement-indicated
+  - comparable-risk
+  - risk-statements
+---
+
+Users understand the benefits, risks and consequences of options they select. 
+
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/agreement-and-risk/agreement-indicated.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/agreement-and-risk/agreement-indicated.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: foundational
+---
+
+The interface indicates the legal, financial, privacy or security related consequences, before a user enters a legal, financial, privacy, or security related agreement.
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/agreement-and-risk/comparable-risk.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/agreement-and-risk/comparable-risk.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: foundational
+---
+
+When people with disabilities are required to use alternative or additional processes or content not used by people without disabilities, use of the alternative does not expose them to additional risk.
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/agreement-and-risk/risk-statements.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/agreement-and-risk/risk-statements.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: supplemental
+---
+
+The interface states the benefits, risks and potential consequences of choices.
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/algorithms.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/algorithms.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 children:
-  - algorithm-bias
-  - social-media-algorithm
+- inclusive-data-set
+- no-harm-from-algorithms
 ---
 
-Users are not disadvantaged by algorithms.
+Users are not disadvantaged or harmed by by algorithms.
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/algorithms/algorithm-bias.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/algorithms/algorithm-bias.md
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/algorithms/inclusive-data-set.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/algorithms/inclusive-data-set.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: assertion
+---
+
+Data sets have been trained using representative and unbiased disability related information that is proportional to the general population. 
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/algorithms/no-harm-from-algorithms.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/algorithms/no-harm-from-algorithms.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: assertion
+---
+
+User testing and ethics reviews have been conducted to minimize the possibility that algorithms cause harm to people with disabilities. 
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/algorithms/social-media-algorithm.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/algorithms/social-media-algorithm.md
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/content-source.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/content-source.md
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@
 children:
   - citation
   - indicate-third-party-content
-  - obscuring-primary-content
 ---
 
 Users can determine when :term[content] is provided by a Third Party
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/content-source/citation.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/content-source/citation.md
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 ---
 needsAdditionalResearch: true
 status: exploratory
+type: supplemental
 ---
 
 The author or source of the primary :term[content] is visually and :term[programmatically] indicated.
diff --git a/...nes/groups/policy-and-protection/content-source/indicate-third-party-content.md b/...nes/groups/policy-and-protection/content-source/indicate-third-party-content.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 needsAdditionalResearch: true
 status: exploratory
-title: Indicate third-party content
+type: supplemental
 ---
 
 Third-party :term[content] (AI, Advertising, etc.) is visually and :term[programmatically] indicated.
diff --git a/...elines/groups/policy-and-protection/content-source/obscuring-primary-content.md b/...elines/groups/policy-and-protection/content-source/obscuring-primary-content.md
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy.md
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+---
+children:
+  - access-to-information
+  - accessible-privacy-settings
+  - acknowledge-information-sharing
+  - at-data-collection
+  - disability-information-privacy
+  - global-privacy-settings
+  - notify-about-sensitive-information
+  - safe-content
+  - security-procedures
+  - supported-decision-making
+---
+
+When providing private and sensitive information, users understand:
+* That the information requested is private and sensitive,
+* How the information requested will be used, and
+* The risks involved in providing the information.
+
diff --git a/...lines/groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/access-to-information.md b/...lines/groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/access-to-information.md
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: foundational
+---
+
+Private or sensitive information is available to the person to which it applies (e.g., logging in to personal information, clearance for access to information, downloadable version, persistent way to access information via an icon or button). (e.g. personal medical records/information, account information, etc.)
+
+
diff --git a/...groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/accessible-privacy-settings.md b/...groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/accessible-privacy-settings.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: supplemental
+---
+
+When the amount of information shared can be adjusted, the method of adjusting the amount of information causes a minimal cognitive burden.
diff --git a/...ps/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/acknowledge-information-sharing.md b/...ps/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/acknowledge-information-sharing.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: foundational
+---
+
+When private or sensitive disability information will be disclosed or used by third parties or algorithms (including AI), the user is notified and must acknowledge the notification to proceed.
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/at-data-collection.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/at-data-collection.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: foundational
+---
+
+When information about assistive technology use or disability related settings or patterns of behavior are captured, a way is provided for users to turn off the collection or manage the resulting data.
diff --git a/...ups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/disability-information-privacy.md b/...ups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/disability-information-privacy.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: foundational
+---
+
+Disability related vulnerability information is not disclosed to or used by third parties and algorithms (including AI, “user navigation trackers” for UX folks to see how people use the page and possibly give AT information to UX teams). This should include implied disability, such as noticing difficulties with numbers, or use of language suggest mental health disability or vulnerability.
diff --git a/...nes/groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/global-privacy-settings.md b/...nes/groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/global-privacy-settings.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: foundational
+---
+
+Privacy settings from the operating system, user agent, and application are honored.
diff --git a/...policy-and-protection/information-privacy/notify-about-sensitive-information.md b/...policy-and-protection/information-privacy/notify-about-sensitive-information.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: foundational
+---
+
+When private or sensitive information is displayed, notify the user and provide a mechanism to hide the information. 
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/safe-content.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/safe-content.md
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: assertion
+
+---
+
+Content that may be inappropriate or cause harm as identified by an existing standard, policy, or regulation OR identified through user testing  is programmatically (and visually?) indicated and a mechanism to avoid it is provided.
+
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/security-procedures.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/security-procedures.md
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: assertion
+---
+
+Private and sensitive information is handled according to [named security procedures] and reviews are conducted. 
+
diff --git a/...s/groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/supported-decision-making.md b/...s/groups/policy-and-protection/information-privacy/supported-decision-making.md
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: supplemental
+needsAdditionalResearch: true
+
+---
+
+The interface provides a mechanism to support decision making while enabling user autonomy. 
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/security-and-privacy.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/security-and-privacy.md
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/security-and-privacy/clear-agreement.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/security-and-privacy/clear-agreement.md
diff --git a/...ps/policy-and-protection/security-and-privacy/disability-information-privacy.md b/...ps/policy-and-protection/security-and-privacy/disability-information-privacy.md
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/security-and-privacy/risk-statements.md b/guidelines/groups/policy-and-protection/security-and-privacy/risk-statements.md
diff --git a/...ines/groups/policy-and-protection/security-and-privacy/sensitive-information.md b/...ines/groups/policy-and-protection/security-and-privacy/sensitive-information.md
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/process-and-task-completion/avoid-deception.md b/guidelines/groups/process-and-task-completion/avoid-deception.md
@@ -1,10 +1,16 @@
 ---
 children:
-  - deceptive-controls
-  - exploitive-behaviors
-  - misinformation
-  - preselections
-  - redirection
+  - changes-in-agreement
+  - no-misleading-wording
+  - no-artificial-pressure
+  - no-misinformation
+  - no-hidden-preselections
+  - no-redirection
+  - no-sneaking
+  - no-emotionally-misleading-designs
+  - no-misdirection
+  - no-nagging
+  - no-stress
 ---
 
 Users do not encounter deception when completing tasks, unless essential to the task.
diff --git a/...ines/groups/process-and-task-completion/avoid-deception/changes-in-agreement.md b/...ines/groups/process-and-task-completion/avoid-deception/changes-in-agreement.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: foundational
+---
+
+A user is notified before any change in terms of agreement to a continuing process, service, or task,  and is given the opportunity to provide consent to continue.
diff --git a/...elines/groups/process-and-task-completion/avoid-deception/deceptive-controls.md b/...elines/groups/process-and-task-completion/avoid-deception/deceptive-controls.md
diff --git a/...ines/groups/process-and-task-completion/avoid-deception/exploitive-behaviors.md b/...ines/groups/process-and-task-completion/avoid-deception/exploitive-behaviors.md
diff --git a/guidelines/groups/process-and-task-completion/avoid-deception/misinformation.md b/guidelines/groups/process-and-task-completion/avoid-deception/misinformation.md
diff --git a/...es/groups/process-and-task-completion/avoid-deception/no-artificial-pressure.md b/...es/groups/process-and-task-completion/avoid-deception/no-artificial-pressure.md
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: foundational
+---
+
+Process completion does not include artificial time limits
+
+Note: Implying to a user that they will lose a benefit if they don’t act immediately is an artificial time limit.
diff --git a/...rocess-and-task-completion/avoid-deception/no-emotionally-misleading-designs.md b/...rocess-and-task-completion/avoid-deception/no-emotionally-misleading-designs.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: supplemental
+---
+
+Systems do not threaten individuals or restate decisions in a degrading way. 
diff --git a/...s/groups/process-and-task-completion/avoid-deception/no-hidden-preselections.md b/...s/groups/process-and-task-completion/avoid-deception/no-hidden-preselections.md
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+---
+status: developing
+type: foundational
+---
+
+During process completion, preselected options that impact finance, privacy or safety are visibly and programmatically available to the user by default, exept when the user selected these options previously in the process.