DataMapWales 2.7.0 Release
Release Details
New Features:
- Group manager functionality has been reenabled
Group manager functionality has been reenabled on DataMapWales, allowing group managers to manage groups to which they are assigned. Group managers are able to:
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- Add and remove users from groups
- Promote group members to managers
- Demote group managers to members
- Publish unpublished resources assigned to a group (more below)
- Group managers are now able to publish resources
Group managers can now review and publish resources. Once a group member has uploaded a resource, group managers can find the resource from the data catalogue, and publish it by clicking the Publish button on the Unpublished banner, or by checking the Is published checkbox from the Edit Metadata page for that resource.
Enhancements:
- Updates have been made to the DataMapWales cookies policy
The DataMapWales cookies policy has been updated to reflect the introduction of Google Analytics to DataMapWales. We use Google Analytics to measure how users make use of the website so that we can make improvements to the user experience. Google Analytics sets cookies that store anonymised data, for example the pages you visit on DataMapWales.
As such, you can now choose to use cookies that measure your website use whilst on DataMapWales. You can find out more about our use of cookies on the DataMapWales cookie details page.
Fixes:
- Users can now select the Type filter in the Data Catalogue using the keyboard alone
- The DataMapWales header is no longer squashed on smaller screen sizes
- Resource owners of documents are now able to change the permissions for documents created
- The chart widget has been disabled from the map viewer
Accessibility statement for DataMapWales
This accessibility statement applies to the DataMapWales website and content.
Using this website
This website is run by the Welsh Government. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- use most of the website using a screen reader
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
This website’s accessibility
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible.
These include:
- some static and interactive maps
- some images do not include alternative text descriptions
What to do if you can’t access part of this website
If you need information on this website in a different format then please contact us.
In order to help us provide information in a format that better meet your needs, please tell us the type of document you would like to receive. If you use any assistive technologies, please tell us what they are.
We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 15 working days.
Reporting accessibility issues with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems that are not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting the requirements of the accessibility regulations, please contact us.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
The Welsh Government is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content that is not accessible is outlined below:
Online maps and mapping services, both static and interactive, are not accessible. These components are classified as exempt from meeting the accessibility regulations.
Some images may not include alternative text descriptions. We aim to provide alternative text for images and tables used on the DataMapWales site, however there may be instances where these have not yet been provided. If you should discover an image without an alternative text description, please contact us.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 03 February 2021.
This website was last tested in January 2021. The test was carried out using AXE Chrome Browser Accessibility audit tool. We tested a sample of pages on the website.
We tested:
- our main website platform, available at https://datamap.gov.wales
What we are doing to improve accessibility
Although the interactive mapping elements and technical service end-points within DataMapWales are not currently covered by the legislation, we are committed to providing an accessible service. As such:
- all non-mapping pages are working towards the international WCAG 2.1 – Level AA accessibility standard
- use of contrasting colours are available for those with colour deficiency for many of our data layers
- you can navigate most of the website using just a keyboard