Denmark

Last Updated: 15 March 2023 – Added Web Accessibility Act.

Agreement on the use of open standards for software in the public sector

Date enacted: 2007
Responsible Entity (Agency, Ministry, etc.):
- Ministry of Finance - Digitalization Agency
  - Danish: Digitaliseringsstyrelsen (dansk)
Type: Mandatory policy
Scope: Public sector
Web only: yes
WCAG Version Used: WCAG 2.0
Relevant Standard:
- WCAG 2.0 Level AA
  W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA
Relevant Documents:
- The seven sets of mandatory open standards
  - Danish: De syv sæt af obligatoriske åbne standarder (dansk)
  These standards are used for purchasing, development and operation of the websites of public authorities.
- Official Danish translation of WCAG 2.0
  - Danish: Retningslinjer for tilgængeligt webindhold (WCAG) 2.0 (dansk)

Date enacted: 2018
Responsible Entity (Agency, Ministry, etc.):
- Ministry of Finance - Digitalization Agency
  - Danish: Digitaliseringsstyrelsen (dansk)
Type: Accessibility law
Scope: Government, Public sector
Web only: no
WCAG Version Used: Other
Relevant Standard:
- EN 301 549
  Chapters 9, 10 and 11 of the harmonized standard EN 301 549 define the law's requirements for web accessibility. The standard for the law on web accessibility is laid down in an executive order on standard.
Relevant Documents:
- Digital Services website
  Digitaliseringsstyrelsen provides support and information about web accessibility and the web accessibility act

Date enacted: 2018
Responsible Entity (Agency, Ministry, etc.):
- Ministry of Finance - Digitalization Agency
  - Danish: Digitaliseringsstyrelsen (dansk)
Type: Mandatory policy
Scope: Government, Public sector
Web only: yes
WCAG Version Used: WCAG 2.1
Relevant Standard:
- EN 301 549
  Chapters 9, 10 and 11 of the harmonized standard EN 301 549 define the law's requirements for web accessibility. The standard for the law on web accessibility is laid down in an executive order on standard.
Relevant Documents:
- Web Accessibility Statement Tool (WAS tool)
  Accessibility Statements are obligatory for every public sector body website and mobile application. The declarations must be created in the Danish Digitization Agency's WAS-Tool. The Danish Digitization Organization offers clear information including FAQ, tools and information about laws and regulations.