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Security report for bebat.be

Bebat · Energy · Belgium

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

74/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Bebat is a well-established producer responsibility organisation based in Belgium, specializing in the collection, sorting, and recycling of used batteries. With over 30 years of experience and a network of more than 23,000 collection points, Bebat holds a leading position in Europe for battery recycling. The organization targets individuals, schools, companies, and stores, providing educational resources and practical tools such as collection cubes to facilitate battery recycling. The website reflects a professional and comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability and compliance support for producers. Technically, the website is built on modern frameworks including Next.js and React, with integration of Piwik PRO for analytics and Usercentrics for consent management, indicating a mature digital infrastructure. The site is fast, mobile-optimized, and accessible, with good SEO practices and security headers in place. HTTPS is enforced, and no critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Security posture is strong, though the absence of explicit security policies, incident response information, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms suggests areas for improvement. Privacy compliance is well addressed with clear privacy and cookie policies and consent mechanisms. Business credibility is supported by clear branding, educational content, and calls to action, though contact emails and phone numbers are not explicitly listed on the homepage. Overall, Bebat presents a trustworthy and professional online presence with a focus on environmental responsibility. The main limitation is the lack of WHOIS transparency due to DNS Belgium restrictions, which does not appear to impact the legitimacy of the organization. Strategic recommendations include publishing detailed security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure information to enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 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

3 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.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
52
Security headers
75
Email security
77
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
Average
74

Not counted

  • 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

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
73
Employees
0
Customers
73
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
15%

6 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

Bebat operates as a non-profit producer responsibility organisation in the energy sector, specifically focusing on battery recycling in Belgium. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive collection network and long-standing market presence since 1996. The business model revolves around facilitating compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations for battery producers, while engaging the public and institutions through educational programs and collection initiatives. Revenue streams likely include fees from producers and government support. The target customer segments include households, schools, companies, and retailers. Growth indicators include the expansion of collection points and educational outreach. The partnership ecosystem includes analytics and consent management providers but no explicit business partners were identified from the website content.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented, reducing common web vulnerabilities. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. Forms appear to be secure with appropriate input types. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response plan, or vulnerability disclosure program limits transparency and preparedness. There is no visible contact channel for security incidents such as security@ or abuse@ emails. Compliance with GDPR is indicated through privacy and cookie policies and consent management. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced by formalizing and publishing security governance documents and incident response procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response plan on the website.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear contact information for security incidents and data protection officer.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy practices.
  5. Maintain and regularly audit security headers and SSL/TLS configurations.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Bebat
Description
Bebat is a producer responsibility organisation focused on collecting, sorting, and recycling used batteries in Belgium. It aims to give used batteries a new life and supports compliance with EPR obligations for battery producers.
Key services
Battery collection at home, school, stores, work, recycling centers, Support for producers to comply with EPR obligations, Educational academy about batteries, Providing collection cubes and organizing collection points
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Next.js, React, Piwik PRO analytics, Usercentrics consent management
Frameworks
React, Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with proper input types

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piwik PRO
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Piwik PRO
Marketing tools
Usercentrics
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and multimedia.
  2. Strong focus on environmental sustainability and battery recycling.
  3. Multiple calls to action for participation and education.
  4. No signs of phishing, malware, or suspicious content.
  5. WHOIS data is restricted, limiting domain registration transparency.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including Next.js and React, ensuring a performant and responsive user experience. Integration with Piwik PRO and Usercentrics indicates advanced analytics and privacy compliance capabilities. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and accessibility standards. Hosting details are not explicitly disclosed but the infrastructure supports fast loading times and secure HTTPS connections. There is no evidence of legacy or vulnerable libraries. The technical implementation supports the business goals effectively, though opportunities exist to improve documentation and transparency around security and privacy practices.
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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