accesscriteria

Accesscriteria is a term used to describe the set of conditions that determine whether an entity may gain access to a resource or service. In information technology, access criteria are used to implement access control policies that combine verification of identity with an authorization decision based on attributes such as user role, clearance level, or group membership. Common models include role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and discretionary access control (DAC). Access criteria may also consider factors such as authentication strength, time of day, location, and device, and they can be evaluated at the point of access or through ongoing session verification.

In practice, access criteria appear in multiple domains. For example, in computing environments they govern who can view or modify data, run applications, or configure systems. In program administration, eligibility criteria determine who may receive services, funding, or access to facilities. In physical design, accessibility criteria ensure that spaces and resources are usable by people with disabilities, including features such as ramps, door widths, and navigable signage, often aligned with standards like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related accessibility guidelines. Digital accessibility criteria also draw on standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Governance of access criteria involves ensuring privacy, auditability, and regulatory compliance. Decisions should be transparent and enforceable, with mechanisms for review, revocation, or modification as policies, risks, or user circumstances change. Accesscriteria thus serves as a general label for the rules, attributes, and processes that regulate who can access what, when, and under which conditions.