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2.2.5 Re-authenticating

  • Level: AAA
  • Guideline: 2.2 Enough Time
  • Principle: 2 Operable

What it is

When an authenticated session expires, the user can continue the activity without loss of data after re-authenticating.

How to test

  • Check: When an authenticated session expires, the user can continue the activity without loss of data after re-authenticating.
  • Use the sufficient techniques below as acceptable methods when applicable.
  • Confirm none of the common failures apply.

Sufficient techniques (W3C)

  • G105: Saving data so that it can be used after a user re-authenticates
  • G181: Encoding user data as hidden or encrypted data in a re-authorization page

Common failures (W3C)

  • F12: Failure of Success Criterion 2.2.5 due to having a session time limit without a mechanism for saving user's input and re-establishing that information upon re-authentication

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