HK Gov Web GuidelinesHong Kong
Guidelines on Dissemination of Information through Government Websites
Hong Kong SAR government guidelines requiring bureaux and departments’ websites to meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA or above; new or revamped sites shall adopt WCAG 2.2 Level AA, and AAA is encouraged.
Key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Hong Kong
- Issued by
- Digital Policy Office (formerly OGCIO)
- Year
- 2013
- Conformance Standard
- WCAG 2.2 AA for new or revamped sites (WCAG 2.0 AA minimum)
- Applies To
- HKSAR government bureaux and departments
- What it requires
- WCAG 2.0 AA or above required since 2013; new or revamped sites shall adopt WCAG 2.2 AA
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