PACT is a free AI-powered Privacy Audit & Compliance audit tool that automatically checks for ADA compliance, privacy requirements, and legal standards.
It can help website owners like you identify and fix accessibility issues, GDPR violations, and security gaps without any cost or registration.
If you manage a website, you know how challenging it can be to keep up with all the regulations. You likely worry about potential legal issues or accessibility barriers that could affect your users.
This tool offers a straightforward solution. It scans your website and provides a detailed report, highlighting areas that need attention.
Case Study
I tested PACT on my website, scriptbyai.com. The overall compliance score was a mere 11%, with numerous critical issues flagged.
The report identified 20 high-severity issues, 10 medium-severity issues, and no low-severity issues. These were broken down into categories, primarily focusing on legal and privacy concerns.
The audit revealed several GDPR compliance issues. For example, my site lacked a comprehensive privacy policy and a cookie consent mechanism. The tool provided clear recommendations, such as adding a detailed privacy policy and implementing a GDPR-compliant cookie consent banner.
The audit also highlighted accessibility problems. Several images lacked proper alt text, and some text elements had insufficient color contrast. The recommendations were specific, such as adding descriptive alt text to all images and adjusting color combinations to meet WCAG 2.1 contrast requirements. There is an example of an image that is missing alt text descriptions, including the logo and feature icons.
This experience showed me how PACT could quickly pinpoint critical compliance gaps that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Features
- Accessibility Compliance (ADA):
- Checks for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance.
- Tests screen reader compatibility.
- Evaluates keyboard navigation and focus indicators.
- Validates color contrast ratios.
- Checks for alt text on images.
- Inspects form field labels and ARIA attributes.
- Analyzes semantic HTML structure.
- Reviews multimedia accessibility features.
- Privacy Standards:
- Assesses GDPR requirements and documentation.
- Checks the completeness of your privacy policy.
- Evaluates cookie consent mechanisms.
- Looks at data collection transparency.
- Reviews user rights and data access provisions.
- Security Standards:
- Verifies SSL/TLS implementation.
- Checks for secure data transmission.
- Validates form security.
- Reviews password policy compliance.
- Assesses data encryption standards.
- Legal Requirements:
- Validates terms of service.
- Checks copyright and trademark notices.
- Reviews industry-specific regulations.
- Assesses geographic compliance.
- Evaluates data retention policies.
Use Cases
- E-commerce Platforms: Verify product pages meet ADA standards for screen readers and keyboard navigation.
- Healthcare Websites: Ensure HIPAA-compliant data collection forms and secure transmission protocols.
- EU-Based Services: Automate GDPR checks for cookie consent banners and privacy policy updates.
How To Use PACT
- Visit PACT website.
- Enter your email and website URL.
- Click Start Compliance Audit. Scans typically take 2-5 minutes.
- Review the report’s severity rankings and category filters.
- Implement fixes using the provided code examples or external resources.
- You’ll also get a unique URL (e.g.,
https://ai-pact.com/report/94) to view your report later or share it with others.
Pros
- Free to use with no registration required
- Comprehensive compliance scanning
- AI-powered analysis for accuracy
- Secure and confidential
- GDPR compliant
- Detailed actionable recommendations
- Permanent report storage
Cons
- Limited to one URL per scan
- No automated fix suggestions
- Cannot scan password-protected pages
- May flag false positives
FAQs
Q: How long does a website scan take?
A: Most scans complete within 5-10 minutes, depending on website size and complexity.
Q: Does PACT store my website data?
A: PACT only stores the compliance report results, not your website content or code.
Q: Can I scan multiple websites?
A: Yes, you can run separate scans for different websites using the same email address.
Q: What is GDPR and do I need a GDPR-compliance audit?
A: GDPR is to protects EU citizens’ personal data. If your website has visitors from EU, you should have a GDPR compliance audit.
Q: What is an ADA compliance audit?
A: An ADA compliance audit checks if a website is accessible to people with disabilities, following guidelines like WCAG.
Try PACT’s free website compliance scan today. Share your audit results and experience in the comments below to help others improve their website compliance.
