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Security report for fernsehlotterie.de

Deutsche Fernsehlotterie gGmbH · Non-profit · Germany

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Deutsche Fernsehlotterie gGmbH operates Germany's longest-standing social lottery, established in 1956, focusing on raising funds through lottery ticket sales to support social projects. The website is professionally designed, mobile-optimized, and provides comprehensive information about lottery products, participation, and social impact. It maintains a strong market position with official licensing and TÜV certification, reinforcing trust and legitimacy. Technically, the site leverages modern frameworks like Next.js and React, integrates privacy-compliant tools such as Usercentrics CMP, and uses Matomo for analytics, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. Security measures include TLS encryption, age verification via SCHUFA, and secure payment gateways through PayOne and PayPal. Overall, the site demonstrates a robust security posture with no critical vulnerabilities detected, though it lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response page. The domain WHOIS data is minimal but consistent with the business profile. Strategic recommendations include publishing explicit security and incident response policies and establishing a vulnerability disclosure mechanism to enhance transparency and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
48/ 100 · High
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

5 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 Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

  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 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';…

  3. 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
45
Email security
85
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
48
Average
71

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

The Deutsche Fernsehlotterie targets adult customers in Germany interested in socially responsible gambling. Its business model centers on lottery ticket sales with proceeds funding social initiatives, positioning it uniquely in the non-profit sector. The organization benefits from strong government oversight and certifications, which bolster its competitive advantage. Revenue streams derive from various lottery products tailored to different customer preferences. The company maintains active partnerships with social project funding portals and payment processors, indicating a well-integrated ecosystem. Growth indicators include a comprehensive digital presence and multi-channel customer engagement. The strategic focus on transparency, social impact, and compliance supports sustained market relevance.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers implemented. Data transmissions are encrypted, and TÜV certification attests to data security standards. Age verification mechanisms ensure compliance with legal gambling age restrictions. Payment processing is securely outsourced to reputable providers, minimizing direct exposure to payment data risks. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected. However, the absence of a public security policy and incident response contact limits transparency. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file, which could be improved to foster responsible vulnerability reporting and enhance security culture.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a comprehensive security policy page detailing security practices and commitments.
  2. Establish and publicize an incident response contact channel to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Implement a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Regularly review and update third-party libraries and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance user education on privacy and security through visible notices and FAQs.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Deutsche Fernsehlotterie gGmbH
Description
Die Deutsche Fernsehlotterie ist Deutschlands traditionsreichste Soziallotterie seit 1956, die soziale Projekte mit den Mitteln aus dem Losverkauf fördert.
Key services
Losverkauf (Jahres-Los, Einzel-Los, Mega-Los, Dauer-Los, Jetzt-gehts-Los), Förderung sozialer Projekte, Kundenservice und Gewinnabfrage
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Usercentrics CMP, Matomo Analytics, Google Maps API, PayOne payment provider
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • TLS encryption for all data transmissions
  • TÜV-certified data security
  • Age verification via SCHUFA Identitätscheck Jugendschutz
  • Secure payment processing via PayOne and PayPal

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Usercentrics CMP
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 no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is comprehensive and professionally presented in German.
  3. Strong trust signals including official licensing and TÜV certification.
  4. Multiple payment methods integrated securely.
  5. Good privacy and cookie compliance with Usercentrics CMP.
  6. Social media presence on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram.
  7. No explicit security policy or incident response page found.
  8. WHOIS data is minimal but domain is consistent with business.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React and Next.js framework, ensuring server-side rendering and good SEO performance. It uses Storyblok as a headless CMS, facilitating flexible content management. Integration of Usercentrics CMP demonstrates commitment to privacy compliance. Matomo analytics is used for data collection with moderate user tracking. The site loads multiple asynchronously loaded JavaScript chunks, indicating modular architecture. Google Maps API is used for location services. Payment integration with PayOne and PayPal is securely implemented. Performance is moderate, with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. Technical debt appears low, but continuous monitoring of third-party scripts and dependencies is recommended to maintain security and 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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