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Germany

Barrier-Free Information Technology Ordinance (BITV 2.0)

BITV 2.0 (BGBl. I S. 1319, 2011; amended BGBl. I S. 2780, 2019)

Digital Accessibility: 63/100 (good) 63/100
WCAG Standard
2.1 AA
Applies To
Federal government entities and publicly-funded bodies
Enforcement
Complaint
Private Right of Action
No

Summary

Germany's BITV 2.0, issued under the Federal Disability Equality Act (BGG), requires federal public sector websites and mobile apps to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. The 2019 amendment implements EU Directive 2016/2102 and added mandatory accessibility statements.

Scope & Coverage

Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2011
Last Amended
2019

Sources & References

International & Supranational Laws

These international frameworks also apply to Germany.

EU Web Accessibility Directive Directive (EU) 2016/2102
EN 301 549 ETSI EN 301 549 V3.2.1
European Accessibility Act Directive (EU) 2019/882

Notes

German Länder have separate state-level BITV-equivalent regulations.