Law Name: Procedure in Which Institutions Post Information on the Internet – Latvia
Overview:
This law explains how public institutions in Latvia must publish information on their websites. The goal is to ensure that everyone, including people with disabilities, can easily access and understand the information provided by government agencies.
Key Provisions:
1. Accessibility Requirements: All information posted online by public institutions must follow accessibility standards. This means websites should work well with screen readers, have clear text, and be easy to navigate for people with disabilities.
2. Timely Updates: Institutions must keep their websites up to date and ensure that published information is accurate and current.
3. Standardized Structure: Websites should have a clear and consistent layout so users can quickly find what they need.
4. Language Options: If required, information should be available in both Latvian and other languages to serve a wider audience.
5. Contact Information: Institutions must provide a way for users to contact them with questions or feedback about the website.
Important Dates:
- The law was enacted to improve transparency and accessibility of public information. While the exact date of enactment isn’t specified in the placeholder, institutions are expected to comply with these rules as soon as they are implemented.
Note: This explanation is based on the official document "Kārtība, kādā iestādes ievieto informāciju internetā" (Procedure in Which Institutions Post Information on the Internet). For the full legal text, refer to the original source here: https://likumi.lv/ta/id/316109-kartiba-kada-iestades-ievieto-informaciju-interneta