EAA compliance in Denmark
EAA compliance requirements for Denmark
National legislation
National law
Lov om tilgængelighedskrav for produkter og tjenester
Reference
Transposition of Directive 2019/882 into Danish law
Enforcement authority
Sikkerhedsstyrelsen (Danish Safety Technology Authority) for product market surveillance, and Digitaliseringsstyrelsen (Agency for Digital Government) for digital accessibility monitoring
Contact: sik.dk / digst.dk
Penalties
Administrative fines and compliance orders. Sikkerhedsstyrelsen can impose fines, order product recalls, and prohibit non-compliant products from the Danish market. Fine amounts are determined based on the severity of the infringement.
Sectors in scope
E-commerce, banking, telecommunications, transport, audiovisual media, e-books, consumer electronics, self-service terminals.
Key deadlines
Enforceable from 28 June 2025 for new products and services. Denmark has had public sector accessibility requirements under the Lov om tilgængelighed af offentlige organers websteder og mobilapplikationer since 2018.
Denmark-specific requirements
Denmark is a leader in digital governance, consistently ranking among the top countries globally for e-government services. Digitaliseringsstyrelsen has extensive experience monitoring public sector web accessibility and has developed sophisticated automated and manual testing methodologies. Denmark's advanced digital infrastructure - including MitID (national digital identity) and Digital Post (mandatory digital mailbox) - means accessibility of digital services is a significant public policy concern. The Danish approach to EAA enforcement is expected to be thorough and systematic, building on the strong institutional capacity already established for public sector accessibility monitoring.
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Frequently asked questions
Who enforces the EAA in Denmark?
Sikkerhedsstyrelsen (Danish Safety Technology Authority) handles product market surveillance, while Digitaliseringsstyrelsen (Agency for Digital Government) monitors digital accessibility. Both bodies have well-established enforcement capabilities in their respective domains.
What are the EAA fines in Denmark?
Administrative fines are set based on the severity of non-compliance. Sikkerhedsstyrelsen can also order product recalls and market bans. Denmark's enforcement approach is systematic and thorough, reflecting the country's strong tradition of regulatory compliance.
How advanced is Denmark's digital accessibility monitoring?
Denmark is one of the most advanced EU member states in digital accessibility monitoring. Digitaliseringsstyrelsen has monitored public sector websites since 2018 using both automated tools and manual expert assessments, and this expertise is expected to inform private sector EAA enforcement.
Related resources
Last reviewed: April 2026. Regulatory details are reviewed quarterly for accuracy.