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Web policies and directives
These standards govern:
- VA.gov
- Subdomains
- Our intranet
- Other channels like videos, social media, and more
To learn about these and other important policies and how to implement them for digital experiences you’re creating, visit the VA Web Governance site.
VA Web Governance site
Be sure to visit https://digital.va.gov/web-governance/ regularly. We update the governance site when federal regulations, VA policies, or standards change.
Primary VA policies
VA Directive 6102. The directive documents the policies for digital experiences, no matter where they’re hosted. The information in the directive applies to all organizations within VA.
VA Handbook 6102. The handbook includes both federal and VA requirements for establishing and administering VA internet and intranet services. The handbook provides standards on how to implement the policies in the directive.
Learn more about VA and federal policies