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Netherlands

Decree on Digital Accessibility of Government (Besluit digitale toegankelijkheid overheid)

Staatsblad 2018, 141 (April 23, 2018)

Digital Accessibility: 70/100 (good) 70/100
WCAG Standard
2.1 AA
Applies To
Dutch government bodies (central, provincial, municipal)
Enforcement
Complaint
Private Right of Action
No

Summary

The Netherlands implemented EU Directive 2016/2102 via the Government Decree on Digital Accessibility (2018), requiring all Dutch government bodies to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. The Ministry of the Interior coordinates compliance; accessibility statements are mandatory and publicly verified.

Scope & Coverage

Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2018

Sources & References

International & Supranational Laws

These international frameworks also apply to Netherlands.

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