Using Automated Accessibility Metering Tools in Transparency Rankings in Brazil

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12957/rdc.2023.76959

Keywords:

Transparency, Tranparency Ranking, web Accessibility, measurement, Information Access Law

Abstract

Introduction: Transparency and the right to information are vital in promoting accountability and combating corruption in public organizations. In Brazil, Law 12527/2011 (LAI) established obligations for public entities to disseminate information and ensure accessibility for people with disabilities. However, LAI lacks a central body to oversee its implementation, leading to uneven compliance across various public entities. Transparency rankings have been developed to measure compliance levels and encourage improvements. Unfortunately, few transparency rankings incorporate accessibility as a variable, hindering efforts to promote inclusivity.

Objective: This study proposes a method to include web page accessibility measurement tools in transparency rankings to encourage public entities to comply with accessibility standards.

Methods: The study used automated tools to measure web page accessibility and incorporated this variable into transparency rankings. The Lighthouse tool developed by Google was used to measure accessibility, and this method was used to reconstruct transparency rankings with the inclusion of accessibility.

Results: Adding accessibility to transparency rankings promotes compliance, inclusivity, and transparency. Lighthouse tool measures accessibility, reconstructed rankings, and proves its effectiveness.

Conclusion: Transparency and information rights fight corruption and promote accountability. Including accessibility in rankings ensures equal access. Automated tools measure web accessibility, incentivize compliance, and facilitate transparency portal measurement.

Author Biographies

Franklin Silveira Baldo, Federal University of Rondônia

Bachelor in Law from the Universidade Federal de Rondônia (UNIR); Master in Business Administration from the Universidade Federal de Rondônia.

Carolina Yukari Veludo Watanabe, Federal University of Rondônia

Post-doctor in Business Admnistration at EAESP-FGV. PhD in Computer Science and Computational Mathematics from the Instituto de Ciências Matemáticas e de Computação (ICMC-USP). Professor at Federal University of Rondônia.

Denise Ton Tiussi, Federal Institute of Rondônia (IFRO)

Master in Business Administration from the Federal University of Rondônia (UNIR). Bachelor in Economics from the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR). Teacher at the Federal Institute of Rondônia (IFRO)

Published

2023-12-23

How to Cite

Baldo, F. S., Watanabe, C. Y. V., & Tiussi, D. T. (2023). Using Automated Accessibility Metering Tools in Transparency Rankings in Brazil. Revista De Direito Da Cidade, 15(3), 1636–1665. https://doi.org/10.12957/rdc.2023.76959