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EN 301 549 Compliance for Government Websites

Meet European Standard EN 301 549 requirements with comprehensive accessibility testing designed for government organizations.

Why EN 301 549 Matters for Government

EU Web Accessibility Directive requires public sector EN 301 549 compliance

All EU member state government websites must be accessible

EN 301 549 extends to software, documents, and mobile apps

EU governments must publish accessibility statements and respond to feedback

International government digital services must meet accessibility standards

EN 301 549 Requirements for Government

Web content (Chapter 9)

Government websites must meet WCAG 2.1 AA as incorporated in EN 301 549

Mobile applications (Chapter 11)

Government mobile apps must meet software accessibility requirements

Documents (Chapter 10)

Government publications and documents must be accessible

Accessibility statements

Governments must publish and maintain accessibility statements

Common EN 301 549 Issues in Government Websites

Issue

EU government websites lacking required accessibility statements

Solution

Implement accessibility statements following EU model template

Issue

Government mobile apps failing EN 301 549 requirements

Solution

Audit apps against Chapter 11 and WCAG2ICT guidance

Issue

Official documents published in inaccessible formats

Solution

Implement accessible document workflows for all official publications

Issue

Feedback mechanisms not responding to accessibility reports

Solution

Establish process to receive and act on accessibility feedback within required timeframes

How A11yScan Helps Government Meet EN 301 549

EN 301 549 Testing

Automated testing against all EN 301 549 success criteria relevant to government.

Government Focus

Industry-specific testing profiles targeting common government accessibility issues.

Compliance Reports

Generate EN 301 549 compliance documentation and remediation roadmaps.

Continuous Monitoring

24/7 monitoring to maintain EN 301 549 compliance as your government site evolves.

Frequently Asked Questions: Government EN 301 549 Compliance

What is required under the EU Web Accessibility Directive?

EU public sector websites and mobile apps must meet EN 301 549 (which incorporates WCAG 2.1 AA), publish accessibility statements, and provide feedback mechanisms for reporting issues.

What accessibility statement must EU governments publish?

Accessibility statements must detail conformance status, list known issues, explain feedback process, and provide enforcement information using the standardized EU template.

How is EU government accessibility enforced?

Each member state has a monitoring body that assesses compliance. Citizens can report issues and escalate to enforcement bodies. Regular reporting on sector compliance is required.

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