ARCHIVED - Implementation of new CLF 2.0 Standards - Qs and As
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Table of Contents
- 1.0 General
- 1.1 Does CLF 2.0 cover such technologies as blogs, wikis, and podcasts?
- 1.2 How does CLF 2.0 affect collaborative arrangements?
- 1.3 Does CLF 2.0 have an impact on content?
- 1.4 Does CLF 2.0 apply to COTS and pre-existing Web applications?
- 1.5 How frequently will the CLF standards be updated?
- 1.6 Will the new CLF 2.0 standards apply to Publiservice?
- 1.7 What is the definition of a Web site?
- 1.8 What is the definition of a collaborative Web site?
- 1.9 Do the standards require accessibility?
- 2.0 Implementation, Monitoring, Compliance and Exemptions
- 2.1 What is the deadline for implementation of the CLF 2.0 standards?
- 2.2 Is there a toolbox available to help implement the CLF 2.0 standards?
- 2.3 Are the CLF 2.0 standards being implemented on a "day forward" basis (starting on the date they come into force)?
- 2.4 Will institutions have access to additional funding to implement these new standards?
- 2.5 What is the process for reporting on the new CLF 2.0 standards and their implementation?
- 2.6 Will we be expected to report on our compliance with CLF 2.0 following the deadline for implementation as we did with CLF 1.0 in 2003?
- 2.7 Will compliance be monitored? If so, is this a centralized function with TBS?
- 2.8 What are the consequences of non-compliance?
- 2.9 Does CLF 2.0 apply to extranets?
- 3.0 Design and Presentation
- 3.1 Can we maintain our institutional colour scheme?
- 3.2 Can we use different background colours, font colours, or colour treatments in the left menu?
- 3.3 Can the colour of hyperlinks be complementary to the design or is there a mandatory colour scheme?
- 3.4 Is it mandatory that all text in the left menu be black?
- 3.5 Why should I provide printer-friendly versions of my Web pages?
- 3.6 Can the left menu change as you drill down, or does it have to be the same throughout the site?