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Security report for francetv.fr

France Télévisions · Media · France

Medium risk. 7 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 2 other checks.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

France TV is the official streaming platform for France Télévisions, the French public national television broadcaster. The website offers live TV streaming, replay services, video on demand, podcasts, and articles covering a wide range of programming including documentaries, series, news, and children's content. It serves a broad general audience in France and is a key player in the French media landscape. Technically, the site is built using modern web technologies such as Next.js and React, with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. The platform uses analytics tools like Piano Analytics and integrates privacy management SDKs. Security-wise, the site enforces HTTPS and uses privacy-related scripts but lacks explicit security headers and published security policies. No WHOIS data is available, likely due to privacy protection, but the domain is consistent with a legitimate public media entity. Overall, the site is professional, content-rich, and trustworthy, though it could improve transparency around privacy and security policies.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
35/ 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

7 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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 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';…

  2. 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

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

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

    • 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

    • High

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics

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

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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
85
Security headers
45
Email security
70
DNS health
55
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
35
Average
65

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

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
7,553
Employees
303
Customers
5,505
Third parties
1,745
Weak passwords
32%

Latest record dated 2026-06-15 · 79 subdomains affected

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  • –monespace.francetv.fr2026-06-15
  • –selfservice_authforte.francetv.fr2026-06-06
  • –webmail.francetv.fr2026-06-04
  • –webmail.francetv.fr2026-06-04
  • –extranet-atlas.francetv.fr2026-05-28

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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

France TV operates as a large-scale media streaming platform under the France Télévisions group, targeting French-speaking audiences with a comprehensive catalog of TV shows, documentaries, and live broadcasts. Its business model is primarily public service broadcasting funded by the French government and supplemented by advertising and partnerships. The platform maintains strong partnerships with other broadcasters such as TV5 Monde, Arte, and France 24, enhancing its content diversity and reach. The site demonstrates a mature digital presence with a focus on user experience and content accessibility. Growth indicators include new seasons of popular series and curated selections. The platform's ecosystem includes multiple channels and thematic content collections, positioning it as a leader in French public media streaming.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a solid security posture with mandatory HTTPS usage and integration of privacy management tools. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options reduces its defense-in-depth. No public security policy, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are found, which limits transparency and user trust in security matters. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the provided content. The site would benefit from publishing security documentation and implementing additional HTTP security headers to enhance protection against common web threats.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish a comprehensive privacy policy and cookie policy with clear GDPR compliance statements.
  2. Add standard security headers including CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to improve security posture.
  3. Publish a security policy page including incident response contacts and vulnerability disclosure guidelines.
  4. Provide clear and accessible contact information for user support and security inquiries.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and scripts to avoid vulnerabilities and ensure compliance.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
France Télévisions
Description
Retrouvez toutes les vidéos, articles et podcasts des programmes des chaînes de France Télévisions.
Key services
Replay TV, Live TV streaming, Video on demand, Podcasts, Articles
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React (Next.js), JavaScript, SVG graphics, Piano Analytics, Privacy Center SDK
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of privacy-center.org SDK for privacy management

Analytics and tracking

Services
Piano Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Piano Analytics
Marketing tools
Piano Analytics, Privacy Center SDK
Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a major French public TV streaming platform with extensive content.
  2. Content is accessible and not blocked by WAF or security challenges.
  3. No explicit contact emails or phone numbers found in the HTML content.
  4. No privacy policy, cookie policy, or terms of service pages explicitly detected in the provided content.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools.
  6. No security.txt or vulnerability disclosure information found.
  7. No explicit security headers detected in the provided data.
  8. Content is safe for general audiences including children.
  9. Strong branding and consistent user experience.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern React-based framework (Next.js) enabling server-side rendering and optimized performance. It employs SVG graphics for logos and icons, enhancing visual quality and scalability. The site loads multiple JavaScript chunks asynchronously, improving load times and responsiveness. Analytics are handled via Piano Analytics, and privacy management is integrated through a dedicated SDK. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features such as skip links and ARIA labels. However, no CMS or hosting provider details are explicitly found. Performance is moderate, with room for improvement in caching and security header implementation. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a high-quality user experience but could enhance security and privacy transparency.
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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