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Denmark

Act on Accessibility of Public Authorities' Websites and Mobile Applications

Lov om tilgængelighed af offentlige organers websteder og mobilapplikationer (2018)

Digital Accessibility: 73/100 (good) 73/100
WCAG Standard
2.1 AA
Applies To
Public sector bodies
Enforcement
Audit
Private Right of Action
No

Summary

Denmark implemented EU Directive 2016/2102 via the Web Accessibility Act (2018), requiring public sector websites and apps to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA via EN 301 549. The Agency for Digital Government (DIGST) monitors compliance and maintains the web accessibility portal.

Scope & Coverage

Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2018

Sources & References

International & Supranational Laws

These international frameworks also apply to Denmark.

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