BITV 2.0 – Barrierefreie Informationstechnik-Verordnung

Who must comply?

  • Public sector bodies (federal, state) and their contractors
  • Some private services via procurement/sector rules; for consumer products/services see EAA/BFSG

Key requirements

WCAG 2.1 AA

Meet success criteria for web content and mobile apps.

EN 301 549

Coverage extends to non-web documents and certain software/ICT.

DGS & Leichte Sprache

Provide DGS video/link and Easy-Language page for core info.

Statement & Feedback

Publish an accessibility statement and a barrier-reporting path.

How to comply

  1. Audit against WCAG 2.1 AA and EN 301 549
  2. Add DGS & Leichte-Sprache entry points
  3. Publish an Accessibility Statement + Feedback mechanism
  4. Fix issues, retest with AT (e.g., NVDA) and keyboard-only

Operate a physical location? Add on-premise accessibility info (parking, ramps, elevators, signage, accessible restrooms).

Official references