Public Sector Websites Accessibility Directive

Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the accessibility of public sector bodies' websites

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 22 Dec 2016 · CELEX 32016L2102
Transposition deadline: 23 Sept 2018
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 26 Oct 2016

2 acts

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 2 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2013/812	Implementing · Decision	Published
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2013/727	Implementing · Decision	Published

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This directive requires public sector bodies across the EU to make their websites and mobile apps accessible to people with disabilities, setting common accessibility standards and enforcement mechanisms. It affects national, regional, and local government entities and public sector organizations providing essential services.

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