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Security report for datatilsynet.no

Datatilsynet · Government · Norway

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

Security score

82/100

Risk levelLow

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

Datatilsynet is the Norwegian Data Protection Authority, serving as both a supervisory and ombudsman body responsible for ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and protecting individuals from misuse of personal data. The website provides comprehensive information on privacy rights, obligations for businesses, and regulatory frameworks, targeting Norwegian citizens, organizations, and privacy professionals. It holds a strong market position as a national government agency with authoritative content and services. Technically, the website employs a modern tech stack including Vue.js and jQuery, is built on the EPiServer CMS platform, and demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility. The site uses HTTPS and implements a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure suitable for a government entity. From a security perspective, the site benefits from HTTPS and secure cookie handling but lacks explicit security headers and a published security policy or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The absence of WHOIS data is consistent with Norwegian domain registry policies and does not detract from the site's legitimacy. Overall, Datatilsynet's website is professional, trustworthy, and compliant with privacy regulations, offering valuable resources and guidance on data protection. Strategic improvements could include enhancing security headers, publishing incident response information, and adding vulnerability disclosure mechanisms to further strengthen security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: LinkedIn

      What to do: Document all third-party data sharing in your privacy policy

  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

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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
77
Security headers
80
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
82

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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

Datatilsynet operates as a government regulatory authority focused on data protection and privacy compliance in Norway. Its business model centers on regulatory oversight, public guidance, and enforcement of privacy laws such as GDPR. The agency's competitive advantage lies in its official mandate and comprehensive resources for both individuals and organizations. Revenue streams are government-funded, with no commercial activities evident. The target audience includes Norwegian citizens, businesses, privacy officers, and media. The organization maintains partnerships with related privacy-focused sites and engages in international cooperation. The website's content and structure indicate a mature, well-resourced operation with a clear strategic focus on privacy advocacy and enforcement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security foundation with mandatory HTTPS and secure cookie practices. However, it lacks several recommended security headers (e.g., Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options) and does not publish a formal security policy or incident response contacts, which are best practices for transparency and readiness. No vulnerable libraries or exposed sensitive data were found. The cookie consent mechanism is well implemented, supporting GDPR compliance. The absence of a security.txt file or vulnerability disclosure program limits external security engagement. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved by adopting additional headers and formalizing incident response disclosures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and incident response contact information on the website to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability disclosure and engagement with security researchers.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
  5. Enhance user trust by displaying certifications or compliance attestations related to information security and privacy.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Datatilsynet
Registration number
974 761 467
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Datatilsynet
Description
Datatilsynet er både tilsyn og ombud. Vår oppgave er å føre kontroll med at personvernregelverket etterleves, og medvirke til at enkeltpersoner ikke blir krenket gjennom bruk av opplysninger som kan knyttes til dem. På nettsidene våre finner du informasjon om folks rettigheter og virksomhetenes plikter etter dette regelverket.
Key services
Tilsyn med personvernregelverk, Veiledning og informasjon om personvern, Håndtering av klager og avvik, Utredninger og rapporter, Internasjonalt samarbeid
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
jQuery 3.2.1, jQuery UI, Vue.js, SVG for icons, ARIA accessibility scripts
Frameworks
Vue.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • Use of HTTPS
  • Cookie consent mechanism with opt-in for form cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • No vulnerable libraries detected from scripts

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
excellent

Advertising

Transparency
excellent

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Official Norwegian government website for the Data Protection Authority
  2. Comprehensive and well-structured content focused on privacy rights and obligations
  3. Strong emphasis on GDPR compliance and user privacy
  4. Clear cookie consent mechanism with opt-in for optional cookies
  5. No signs of advertising or tracking beyond necessary cookies
  6. Good accessibility and mobile optimization
  7. No WHOIS data publicly available due to registry policy
  8. No security.txt or explicit incident response contact found
  9. No visible email addresses or phone numbers in HTML content
  10. Social media presence limited to LinkedIn
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on EPiServer CMS and uses a combination of Vue.js and jQuery libraries, indicating a hybrid modern and legacy technology stack. The site loads multiple CSS and JS bundles, uses SVG icons for UI elements, and includes ARIA attributes for accessibility. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness. SEO is supported by proper meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter cards. The site lacks explicit hosting provider information. Overall, the technical implementation is solid with opportunities to modernize further and optimize performance.
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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