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Sweden

Act on Accessibility to Digital Public Services (DOS-law)

Lag (2018:1937) om tillgänglighet till digital offentlig service

Digital Accessibility: 67/100 (good) 67/100
WCAG Standard
2.1 AA
Applies To
Public sector bodies
Enforcement
Complaint
Private Right of Action
No

Summary

Sweden's DOS-law (Act 2018:1937, effective January 1, 2019) transposes EU Directive 2016/2102, requiring public sector bodies to conform to EN 301 549 (WCAG 2.1 Level AA) by September 23, 2020. The Agency for Digital Government (DIGG) monitors compliance.

Scope & Coverage

Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2018

Sources & References

International & Supranational Laws

These international frameworks also apply to Sweden.

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