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Security report for azop.hr

Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka · Government · Croatia

High risk. 9 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

46/100

Risk levelHigh

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

The Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka (AZOP) is an independent Croatian government agency responsible for overseeing the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) within Croatia. The website serves as an official portal providing comprehensive information about data protection rights, regulatory activities, educational initiatives, and public resources. It targets Croatian citizens, data controllers, processors, and public institutions, positioning itself as the authoritative national data protection authority. The site features multilingual support, primarily Croatian and English, enhancing accessibility for diverse audiences. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Divi theme and incorporates several plugins such as Yoast SEO for search optimization, Contact Form 7 for user inquiries, and Pojo Accessibility for compliance with accessibility standards. The infrastructure supports modern web standards including HTTPS, responsive design, and accessibility features, reflecting a mature digital presence. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and SEO practices. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs standard security headers, and uses secure form handling mechanisms. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not prominently published, suggesting areas for improvement in transparency and readiness. Overall, AZOP's website demonstrates a high level of professionalism, compliance with GDPR, and a strong trust profile consistent with its role as a government regulator. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security policies, establishing clear incident response channels, and maintaining vigilance on third-party plugin security to sustain and enhance its security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
10/ 100 · Critical
Checks completed
6of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

9 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      EU business without adequate privacy measures

      EU businesses are subject to strict GDPR requirements

      What to do: Implement comprehensive GDPR compliance including privacy policy, cookie consent, and data protection measures

    • High

      No Privacy Policy found

      GDPR requires a clear and accessible privacy policy

      What to do: Add a comprehensive privacy policy page and link to it prominently

  2. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

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  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
47
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
75
GDPR outside view
10
Average
46

Not counted

  • Network security: did not complete in this scan.
  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

AZOP holds a critical position as Croatia's national data protection authority, mandated to enforce GDPR compliance and protect personal data rights. Its business model is regulatory and educational, funded by the government, focusing on oversight, guidance, and public engagement. The agency leverages partnerships with EU bodies and participates in international projects such as ARC and Twinning initiatives, enhancing its influence and operational capacity. The website reflects a well-established ecosystem of official links and resources, supporting transparency and stakeholder engagement. Growth indicators include active event calendars, educational webinars, and public communications. The agency's market presence is authoritative within the government sector, with no commercial revenue streams evident.

Security posture

The website exhibits a solid security foundation with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, indicating adherence to best practices. The use of nonce tokens in forms and absence of exposed credentials or vulnerable libraries further strengthen its security posture. However, the lack of a publicly available security policy and incident response information limits transparency and may hinder rapid response to security incidents. No signs of malware, phishing, or WAF blocking were detected. The security culture appears mature but could benefit from enhanced communication of security governance and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security governance and controls.
  2. Provide clear incident response contact channels, including security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party plugins to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance user awareness by integrating security and privacy best practices into educational content.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka
Description
Agencija je samostalno i neovisno državno tijelo koje nadzire provedbu Opće uredbe o zaštiti podataka.
Key services
Data protection oversight, Guidance and education on data protection, Handling complaints and requests related to personal data, Issuing opinions, recommendations and decisions
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Divi Theme, Yoast SEO, jQuery, EventON plugin, Contact Form 7, H5P, Pojo Accessibility plugin
Frameworks
WordPress CMS, Divi Builder
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of secure cookies (implied by WordPress standard)
  • Contact forms protected by nonce tokens

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
poor

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is a Croatian government agency site focused on personal data protection.
  2. Content is comprehensive, well-structured, and professionally presented.
  3. Strong focus on GDPR compliance and data protection education.
  4. Multiple language support (Croatian and English).
  5. No signs of WAF or content blocking.
  6. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities detected in the HTML content.
  7. Use of modern WordPress plugins and Divi theme for content management.
  8. Accessibility features implemented via Pojo Accessibility plugin.
  9. Social media presence on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
  10. No advertising or tracking scripts detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress CMS platform with the Divi theme, leveraging popular plugins for SEO, accessibility, event management, and contact forms. The technical infrastructure supports responsive design and accessibility standards, ensuring usability across devices. Performance is moderate, with some optimization opportunities in asset loading and caching. The site uses jQuery and various JavaScript libraries for interactive features. Hosting details are not explicitly disclosed, but the site uses HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate. No critical technical debt or deprecated technologies were identified, indicating a well-maintained platform.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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