Loi du 28 mai 2019 relative à l'accessibilité des sites internet et des applications mobiles des organismes du secteur public
Overview
This law, enacted on May 28, 2019, ensures that websites and mobile applications of public-sector organisations in Luxembourg are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. The goal is to make digital services easy to use for all citizens, regardless of their abilities.
Key Requirements
1. Accessibility Standards : Public-sector websites and apps must meet international accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1 at Level AA).
2. Accessibility Statements : Organisations must publish an accessibility statement explaining
how accessible their digital services are and how to report issues.
3. Regular Monitoring : Compliance must be checked regularly, and improvements made if needed.
4. User Feedback : People should be able to report accessibility problems and request information in accessible formats.
Important Dates
The law was passed on May 28, 2019.
Public-sector websites were required to comply by September 23, 2020.
Mobile applications had to comply by June 23, 2021 .
Based on the Official Document
This explanation summarizes the *Loi du 28 mai 2019 relative à l'accessibilité des sites internet et des applications mobiles des organismes du secteur public*. For full details, refer to the official text here: https://legilux.public.lu/eli/etat/leg/loi/2019/05/28/a373/jo