Accessibility statement for Statistics Finland's data collection forms

This accessibility statement applies to Statistics Finland's web data collection forms.

The accessibility statement was updated on 10 January 2025.

There are around 50 different forms used in our data collections, and their content and features vary. The accessibility of the forms was assessed by an external expert organisation.

We aim to ensure the accessibility of our web services in compliance with the Act on the Provision of Digital Services.

How accessible are the data collection forms?

The forms are not compliant with the accessibility requirements for online content (WCAG 2.1, level AA). The forms have deficiencies in accessibility that are described in more detail in this statement. Because there are dozens of different forms, the level of accessibility depends on the form.

If you are responding to a survey the web form of which you are unable to use due to deficiencies in accessibility, please contact us at saavutettavuus@stat.fi or our Information service by phone, tel. +358 29 551 2220.

What deficiencies are there in the accessibility of the data collection forms?

Problems found on the forms are grouped according to the software they are based on. In connection with the problems it is indicated which success criterion is not met.

Problems in all the software we use

  • On the login page some fields do not have labels and not all questions are linked to the response alternatives. (WCAG 1.1.1 and 1.3.1)
  • Not all dynamic content can be found with a screen reader. (WCAG 4.1.2)

Problems on Blaise forms

  • The table structure of the forms is not suitable for a screen reader. (WCAG 1.3.1)

Problems on XCola forms

  • Some fields do not have labels and not all questions are linked to the response alternatives. (WCAG 1.1.1 and 1.3.1)
  • The HTML code is not fully suitable for a screen reader. (WCAG 1.3.1 and 4.1.2)
  • The tooltips are not manageable. (WCAG 1.4.13)
  • In some forms the drop-down menus do not function with a screen reader and/or keyboard. (WCAG 2.1.1, 4.1.1 and 4.1.2)
  • Not all elements of the form are accessible with a keyboard. (WCAG 2.1.1 and 2.1.2.)
  • The forms contain some identical link texts that are not linked to headings. (WCAG 2.4.4)
  • The main page does not have the jump to main content link or a breadcrumb trail. (WCAG 2.4.5 and 3.2.3)
  • The mandatory nature is not marked for all fields. (WCAG 3.2.3)

Why are there accessibility deficiencies in the forms?

The table structure of Blaise forms is a feature of the software that Statistics Finland cannot influence. Giving up the table structure of the present forms would require changing the entire software. The table structure does not prevent screen reading use even though it slows it down.

The feature cannot be corrected to a fully accessible format as it would constitute a disproportionate burden due to lack of automatic and cost-effective methods. The assessment has taken into account the nature of the activity and the needs of persons with disabilities to use the service (Act on the Provision of Digital Services, Section 8).

Accessibility of Blaise forms is developed in cooperation with Statistics Netherlands CBS, owner of the Blaise software. In 2025, CBS will release the next version of the software in which accessibility has been improved.

There are dozens of XCola forms. Some of the non-accessible features are form-specific. The corrections will be made to one form at a time.

In the assessment, we have taken into account the needs of people with disabilities to use our data collection forms. We also take into consideration the numbers of form users and the use frequency.

Did you notice deficiencies in accessibility?

If you notice deficiencies in the accessibility of forms that are not listed on this page, please let us know about them. We will do our best to correct the problems.

You can contact us by

We will respond to your feedback as soon as possible and within two weeks at the latest.

Accessibility supervision

If you notice accessibility problems on the website, please tell us first. Receiving a response may take 14 days.

If you are not satisfied with the response from us or if you do not receive any response within two weeks, you may file a report with the Digital Accessibility Supervision Unit at Traficom. The website of the Digital Accessibility Unit has detailed instructions on how to file a complaint and how the matter will be processed.

Supervisory authority’s contact information

Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
Digital Accessibility Supervision Unit
www.webaccessibility.fi
saavutettavuus@traficom.fi
telephone (switchboard) 029 534 5000