Accessibility and Inclusiveness of Digital KYC to Persons with Disabilities
Summary
This circular mandates that SEBI-registered intermediaries ensure digital KYC processes are accessible to persons with disabilities. It directs entities to follow the revised FAQ on Account Opening by Persons with Disabilities for guidance. The directive is issued under Section 11(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.
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Intermediaries shall extend their services enabling digital accessibility to client including persons with disabilities and shall be guided by the said FAQ on Account opening by Person with Disabilities.
Source: SecMarx — Accessibility and Inclusiveness of Digital KYC to Persons with Disabilities. Verbatim text is public record; SecMarx structuring (linkage to applying orders) is cited to us.