Foral Decree 69/2019, published on June 27, 2019 in the Official Gazette of Navarra (BON nº124), establishes the Accessibility Policy for websites and mobile applications of the Administration of the Foral Community of Navarra and the regional institutional public sector. It presents technical and organizational measures to guarantee that digital services are accessible to all citizens, regardless of age, abilities or technology used.
What is Foral Decree 69/2019?
This decree defines digital accessibility as the set of principles and techniques applicable to the design, construction, maintenance and updating of websites and mobile apps. Its objective is to guarantee equality and non-discrimination in access, especially aimed at people with disabilities and the elderly.
Legal objective
Guarantee compliance with applicable regulations on digital accessibility and establish basic principles and minimum requirements to provide accessible services from digital environments.
Scope of application
Subjective scope
It applies to the Administration of the Foral Community, to the foral institutional public sector (public bodies and linked or dependent public law entities), and also to entities or contracted companies that develop web products or apps. The Public University of Navarra is excluded, since it is governed by specific regulations.
Target scope
It includes all websites (regardless of the device) and mobile applications, even if they receive public funding, in accordance with the provisions of RD 1112/2018. It covers textual and non-textual content, forms, documents, pre-recorded multimedia, digital forms, authentication, signature or payment processes.
Live or pre-recorded multimedia content from entities with a public broadcasting mandate is excluded; These are regulated by specific regulations.
Relationship with the rest of the accessibility regulations
The Foral Decree 69/2019 is based on and complements a broader legal framework that includes:
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Directive (EU) 2016/2102: Establishes the minimum accessibility requirements for public sector websites and apps in the entire European Union.
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Royal Decree 1112/2018: Adapts this directive to the Spanish context, defining obligations, procedures and technical standards.
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UNE-EN 301 549 Standard: It is the technical reference standard that specifies the requirements that must be met. accessible sites and apps.
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Foral Law 12/2018: Navarrese standard that guarantees universal accessibility in all areas. Foral Decree 69/2019 is its specific development for the digital environment.
Together, these standards ensure that digital accessibility in Navarra is aligned with European, state and regional legal requirements.
Unit Responsible for Accessibility (URA)
Organizational structure
The decree establishes an organizational system composed of:
- Unit Responsible for Accessibility (URA)
- Unit Owner of the Information System (UPSI)
- Technical Unit (UT)
- Responsible for Content Management (RGC)
Main functions of the URA
The URA, assigned to the General Directorate responsible for the Presidency, has the following functions:
- Coordinate public communication regarding accessibility.
- Attend to claims or complaints.
- Review accessibility assessments and handle exceptions.
Dependent entities must appoint a delegated unit that reports to the URA.
Key obligations of the decree
Contracting documents
Every administrative document must include as a requirement the designation of a unit responsible for accessibility for web and mobile projects.
Practical summary
| ELEMENT | KEY DETAIL |
|---|---|
| Base regulations | Foral Decree 69/2019 (Jun 27, 2019, BON 124) |
| Required subjects | Foral administration, institutional public sector, contracted companies (UPNA excluded) |
| Scope | Websites and mobile apps, public financing, various digital content |
| Responsible structure | URA, UPSI, UT, RGC |
| Featured Features | Communication, complaints, evaluations, exceptions |
| Public procurement | Accessibility unit requirement in sheets |
Conclusion
Foral Decree 69/2019 is a fundamental step towards an inclusive digital administration in Navarra. It defines clear obligations, establishes a concrete organizational structure and promotes communication and responsibility channels. Both public entities and contractors should be aware of it, to ensure effective compliance.
