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SAS® Anti-Money Laundering 8.2

Accessibility Conformance Report

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WCAG 2.1 Report

Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)Partially Supported

Most of the software meets this criterion, and non-text content is described.

Exceptions include:

  • KPIs, maps, network views, graphs and other visualizations in the software are not properly described for screen reading software.
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)Not Applicable
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)Partially Supported

Most of the software meets the criterion, and relationship information is presented in text.

Exceptions include:

  • Visual grouping of some UI components are not explicitly defined
  • Steps in a multi-step process are not explicitly labelled as “Step 1”, “Step 2”, etc.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)Supported
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)Supported
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • When rows in tables are selected, their selected state is only conveyed with color
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)Not Applicable
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some objects like Create New Object have unconventional keyboard control.
  • Pages in table layout can not be changed using the keyboard alone.
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)Supported
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A)Not Evaluated
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)Supported
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)Not Applicable
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)Supported
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)Supported
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)Supported
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)Supported
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)Supported
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A)Not Evaluated
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A)Not Evaluated
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A)Not Evaluated
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A)Not Evaluated
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)Supported
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)Supported
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)Supported
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)Supported
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)Supported
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)Supported

IDs were checked and are unique.

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some error and informational messages are not communicated to screen reading software
  • Tables of data are presented as two separate tables, one of headers and one of data, however, the visual relationship between the headers and data is still communicated semantically
  • Visualizations do not fulfill this criterion. Data tables are available for some, however.
  • Content behind modal dialogs can be read with the screen reader virtual cursor

Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)Not Applicable
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)Not Applicable
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Section labels
  • Some icons in Create New Object do not have sufficient contrast. However, the text beside the icon does have sufficient contrast.
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Some popup windows and lists cannot be fully viewed when zoomed in to 200%
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)Supported
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)Not Evaluated
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA)Not Evaluated
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)Not Applicable

The software is a web application with defined processes, not a set of static pages.

2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)Supported
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The total count of comments when they are filtered
  • When choosing groups to add to a user/group control on an object
  • In the advanced search dialog, when choosing items from drop down hierarchical lists
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)Supported
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)Supported
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • When adding a data visualization, one data grid in the process behaves differently than all other data grids in Software
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)Supported
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)Supported
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA)Not Evaluated

Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
1.2.6 Sign Language (Prerecorded) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
1.2.7 Extended Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
1.2.8 Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
1.2.9 Audio-only (Live) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
1.3.6 Identify Purpose (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
1.4.6 Contrast Enhanced (Level AAA)Supported

The software does contain a 7:1 theme.

1.4.7 Low or No Background Audio (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
1.4.8 Visual Presentation (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
1.4.9 Images of Text (No Exception) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.2.3 No Timing (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.2.4 Interruptions (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.2.5 Re-authenticating (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.2.6 Timeouts (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.3.2 Three Flashes (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.3.3 Animation and Interactions (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.4.8 Location (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.4.10 Section Headings (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.5.5 Target Size (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
2.5.6 Concurrent Input Mechanisms (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
3.1.3 Unusual Words (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
3.1.4 Abbreviations (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
3.1.5 Reading Level (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
3.1.6 Pronunciation (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
3.2.5 Change on Request (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
3.3.5 Help (Level AAA)Not Evaluated
3.3.6 Error Prevention (All) (Level AAA)Not Evaluated

2017 Section 508 Report

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
302.1 Without Vision Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Network View, Map view, and Timeline View require vision to understand and operate
302.2 With Limited Vision Partially Supported

A high contrast theme is available to users to increase the contrast of text and UI components.

Exceptions include:

  • A few popup windows and lists cannot be fully viewed when zoomed in to 200%
302.3 Without Perception of Color Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Knowing which table rows are selected requires perceiving color
  • Some KPI values can be unclear without the use of color.
302.4 Without Hearing Supported
302.5 With Limited Hearing Supported
302.6 Without Speech Supported
302.7 With Limited Manipulation Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Map view and Timeline View require mouse actions to operate
  • Changing table pages can not be performed without a mouse
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Map view and Timeline View require mouse actions to operate
  • Changing table pages can not be performed without a mouse
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities Supported

Chapter 5: Software

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology

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502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features Not Applicable

Software is not platform software. 502.2.1-504.4 do not apply.

502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features Not Applicable
502.3 Accessibility Services

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502.3.1 Object Information Not Applicable
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information Not Applicable
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers Not Applicable
502.3.4 Values Not Applicable
502.3.5 Modification of Values Not Applicable
502.3.6 Label Relationships Not Applicable
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships Not Applicable
502.3.8 Text Not Applicable
502.3.9 Modification of Text Not Applicable
502.3.10 List of Actions Not Applicable
502.3.11 Actions on Objects Not Applicable
502.3.12 Focus Cursor Not Applicable
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor Not Applicable
502.3.14 Event Notification Not Applicable
503 Applications

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503.2 User Preferences Not Applicable
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces Not Applicable
503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description

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503.4.1 Caption Controls Not Applicable
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls Not Applicable
504 Authoring Tools

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504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter "not applicable")

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See information in WCAG section

504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion Not Applicable
504.2.2 PDF Export Not Applicable
504.3 Prompts Not Applicable
504.4 Templates Not Applicable

Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
602 Support Documentation

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602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features Supported
602.3 Electronic Support Documentation

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602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation Not Applicable

All support documentation is available in an electronic version.

603 Support Services

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603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features Supported
603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs Supported

EN 301 549 Report

Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
4.2.1 Usage without vision Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Network View, Map view, and Timeline View require vision to understand and operate
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision Partially Supported

A high contrast theme is available to users to increase the contrast of text and UI components.

Exceptions include:

  • A few popup windows and lists cannot be fully viewed when zoomed in to 200%
4.2.3 Usage without perception of color Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Knowing which table rows are selected requires perceiving color
  • Some KPI values can be unclear without the use of color.
4.2.4 Usage without hearing Supported
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing Supported
4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability Supported
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Map view and Timeline View require mouse actions to operate
  • Changing table pages can not be performed without a mouse
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Map view and Timeline View require mouse actions to operate
  • Changing table pages can not be performed without a mouse
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers Supported
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning Supported
4.2.11 Privacy Supported

Chapter 5: Generic Requirements

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
5.1.3 Non-visual access

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5.1.3.1 Audio output of visual information Partially Supported

Software is not a closed system, so EN 301 5.1.3.1 - 5.1.5 do not apply.

5.1.3.2 Auditory output delivery including speech Not Applicable
5.1.3.3 Auditory output correlation Not Applicable
5.1.3.4 Speech output user control Not Applicable
5.1.3.5 Speech output automatic interruption Not Applicable
5.1.3.6 Speech output for non-text content Not Applicable
5.1.3.7 Speech output for video information Not Applicable
5.1.3.8 Masked entry Not Applicable
5.1.3.9 Private access to personal data Not Applicable
5.1.3.10 Non-interfering audio output Not Applicable
5.1.3.11 Private listening volume Not Applicable
5.1.3.12 Speaker volume Not Applicable
5.1.3.13 Volume reset Not Applicable
5.1.3.14 Spoken languages Not Applicable
5.1.3.15 Non-visual error identification Not Applicable
5.1.3.16 Receipts, tickets, and transactional outputs Not Applicable
5.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement Not Applicable
5.1.5 Visual output for auditory information Not Applicable

Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
7.1 Caption processing technology

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7.1.1 Captioning playback Not Applicable
7.1.2 Captioning synchronization Not Applicable
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning Not Applicable
7.1.4 Captions characteristics Not Applicable
7.1.5 Spoken subtitles Not Applicable
7.2.1 Audio description playback Not Applicable
7.2.2 Audio description synchronization Not Applicable
7.2.3 Preservation of audio description Not Applicable
7.3 User controls for captions and audio description Not Applicable

Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.x section)

Chapter 11: Software

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Screen readers are not supported in the Network View, Map View, or Timeline View
11.5.2.4 Assistive technology Not Applicable

The software is not an assistive technology.

11.5.2.5 Object information Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Role and name are not supported in the Network View, Map View, or Timeline View
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Table headers are read correctly, however tables are constructed in ways that make them appear as two tables
11.5.2.7 Values Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Values are not defined in the Network View, Map View, or Timeline View
11.5.2.8 Label relationships Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Steps in a multi-step process are not explicitly labelled as “Step 1”, “Step 2”, etc.
  • Visual grouping of some UI components are not explicitly defined
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The relationships between controls in the Alert Summary are not clearly defined
  • Dropdown menus with hierarchical structure within the menu contents are not semantically defined
11.5.2.10 Text Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Text is not programmatically determinable in the Network View, Map View, or Timeline View
11.5.2.11 List of available actions Not Supported

When actions can be performed on an object, possible actions are not conveyed to assistive technology.

11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Actions within some data visualizations
11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • The total count of comments when they are filtered
  • When choosing groups to add to a record
  • In the advanced search dialog, when choosing items from drop down hierarchical lists
11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Creating and editing Insights
11.5.2.15 Change notification Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Clearing all of the search criteria from the Advanced search dialog is not announced
  • Claiming a task is not communicated to assistive technologies
11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • States and properties cannot be modified in the Map View, or Timeline View
11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text Partially Supported

Exceptions include:

  • Creating and editing Insights
11.6 Documented accessibility usage

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11.6.1 User control of accessibility features Not Applicable

Software is not platform software.

11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features Supported
11.7 User preferences Not Applicable

The software is web-based and does not have access to user settings in the platform.

11.8 Authoring tools

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11.8.1 Content technology

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11.8.2 Accessible content creation (if not authoring tool, enter "not applicable")

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See information in WCAG section

11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations Not Applicable

Other than outputs, there is no method of transforming the content within the software.

11.8.4 Repair assistance Not Applicable

The software does not include accessibility checking functionality.

11.8.5 Templates Not Applicable

Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
12.1 Product documentation

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12.1.1 Accessibility and compatibility features Supported
12.1.2 Accessible documentation

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See information in WCAG section

12.2 Support Services

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12.2.2 Information on accessibility and compatibility features Supported
12.2.3 Effective communication Supported
12.2.4 Accessible documentation

See information in WCAG section

See information in WCAG section