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Finland

Act on the Provision of Digital Services

Act 306/2019

Digital Accessibility: 67/100 (good) 67/100
WCAG Standard
2.1 AA
Applies To
Public sector bodies, publicly-funded organizations, utility and transport providers
Enforcement
Complaint
Private Right of Action
No

Summary

Finland's Act 306/2019 (April 1, 2019) transposes EU Directive 2016/2102 and extends accessibility requirements beyond the public sector to quasi-public bodies, utility companies, and transport operators. WCAG 2.1 Level AA is required. The Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland monitors compliance.

Scope & Coverage

Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2019

Sources & References

International & Supranational Laws

These international frameworks also apply to Finland.

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