Germany

Barrierefreie-Informationstechnik-Verordnung (BITV 2.0) Compliance Checker

German federal regulation requiring accessible IT for public sector websites. Aligned with EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.1 AA.

Maps to WCAG 2.1 AA 10-page deep scan AI-generated fix guide

What is BITV 2.0?

BITV 2.0 (Barrierefreie-Informationstechnik-Verordnung) is the German federal regulation implementing accessibility requirements for public-sector information technology. It applies to federal authorities, their digital services, and websites. BITV 2.0 is aligned with the European standard EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.1 Level AA. With the EAA now enforced across Germany, BITV's scope is effectively extended to private-sector businesses selling to German consumers.

Who Needs to Comply?

  • German federal government websites and digital services
  • State (Länder) and municipal government websites
  • Public universities and research institutions
  • Public broadcasters (ARD, ZDF, Deutschlandradio)
  • Private businesses subject to the EAA selling in Germany

Penalties for Non-Compliance

€100,000
Maximum fine under German EAA implementation (BFSG) for serious violations.
Public Audit
Federal accessibility monitoring body audits and publishes non-compliant sites.
EN 301 549
The European harmonized standard referenced by BITV 2.0.
WCAG 2.1 AA
The technical web content baseline required under BITV.

How Our Scanner Helps with BITV 2.0

Most accessibility laws reference the WCAG 2.1 AA standard as their technical baseline. Our scanner audits your site against WCAG 2.1 AA using axe-core — the same engine used by Google Lighthouse and Microsoft Accessibility Insights.

  • Automated BITV 2.0 audit mapped to WCAG 2.1 success criteria your regulation requires
  • Severity breakdown by critical, major, and minor issues to prioritize remediation
  • AI-generated remediation guide with copy-paste code fixes for every issue
  • Ongoing monitoring to stay compliant as your site changes
  • Downloadable compliance certificate showing your site's current audit status

Is Your Site BITV 2.0 Compliant?

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