Spain
Royal Decree on Accessibility of Public Sector Bodies' Websites and Mobile Applications
Real Decreto 1112/2018 (September 7, 2018)
82/100
WCAG Standard
2.1 AA
Applies To
Government bodies (national, regional, local)
Enforcement
Fine
Private Right of Action
No
Summary
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Spain's Royal Decree 1112/2018 transposes EU Directive 2016/2102, requiring all public sector bodies to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA by September 2020 (websites) and June 2021 (apps). Non-compliance can result in fines up to €1,000,000.
Scope & Coverage
Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2018
Sources & References
International & Supranational Laws
These international frameworks also apply to Spain.
| European Accessibility Act | Directive (EU) 2019/882 |
| EN 301 549 | ETSI EN 301 549 V3.2.1 |
| EU Web Accessibility Directive | Directive (EU) 2016/2102 |
Notes
Spain has one of the highest potential fines in the EU for non-compliance (up to €1M).