2.2.5 Re-authenticating
Conformance level: AAA
Criterion released in WCAG version: 2.0
TL;DR: If a session expires, users must be able to continue after re-authentication without losing data. Preserve entered information and restore the workflow.
Official description of the success criterion
When an authenticated session expires, the user can continue the activity without loss of data after re-authenticating.
What to do?
Allow users to re-authenticate without losing data.
Why is it important?
Prevents data loss for users with slow response times.