The Information Society in Spain - Plan Avanza

Development of Information Society in Spain:
Legal framework
‣ Advanced Regulatory framework for IS development, with
Two main policy laws implemented:
Law on Information Society development measures (Dec’07).
Law on Electronic Access of Citizens to Public Services (June’07):
Some key issues:
• Compulsory on-line access to specific services (e.g. public utilities).
• Progressive obligation for electronic invoicing.
• Internet for all: mandatory accessibility for handicapped and older people.
• Obligation of available information in the ICT Spanish sector.
• Faster, IT-enabled constitution of SMEs.
• Public Administration on-line access and contents at public disposal (2009).
• Laws fully discussed with the diverse Public Authorities, political parties,
private sector and citizens’ associations
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