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From: Jim Homme
Date: Tue, Dec 17 2024 9:41AM
Subject: CAPTCHA and Accessible Authentication
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Hi,
Does the new Accessible Authentication criterion mean that someone should never have a CAPTCHA? And how does the new criterion fit with the old CAPTCHA one?

Thanks.

Jim

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From: Steve Green
Date: Tue, Dec 17 2024 9:57AM
Subject: Re: CAPTCHA and Accessible Authentication
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The understanding page for WCAG SC 3.3.8 explains this well. CAPTCHAs are allowed, but they cannot rely on a cognitive function test, such as transcription of audio or solving a puzzle.
https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/accessible-authentication-minimum

What do you mean by "the old CAPTCHA one"?

Steve Green
Managing Director
Test Partners Ltd