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Security report for ggdappstore.nl

GGD AppStore · Healthcare · Netherlands

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The GGD AppStore is an official Dutch public health platform operated by GGD GHOR Nederland, providing a curated catalog of health-related mobile applications that have been tested and validated by the GGD organizations. The website targets Dutch-speaking users interested in health and wellness apps, offering categorized search and detailed app information. The platform is positioned as a trusted source for health apps in the Netherlands, supported by official branding and partnerships with health information providers. Technically, the site uses a custom backend with MagicScripts, Bootstrap for responsive design, and standard web technologies including jQuery and Font Awesome. Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are employed for user tracking, though no explicit cookie consent mechanism is present. Security posture is adequate with HTTPS and DNSSEC enabled, but lacks some security headers and explicit privacy compliance statements. Overall, the site is professional, user-friendly, and trustworthy, but could improve privacy compliance and security best practices.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
25/ 100 · Critical
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

6 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

    • 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, Twitter

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

  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 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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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
65
Email security
60
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
25
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

Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

The GGD AppStore operates as a public health service platform, aggregating and validating health apps for the Dutch population. Its market position is strong as an official government-backed service, providing credibility and trust. The business model focuses on public service rather than commercial revenue, with partnerships evident with app developers and health information providers. The platform supports user engagement through search and categorization features, targeting health-conscious individuals and healthcare professionals. Growth potential lies in expanding app offerings and enhancing user experience. The partnership ecosystem includes domains like keuzehulp.info and leessimpel.nl, indicating collaboration with specialized health information services.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate security maturity level. HTTPS is enforced and DNSSEC is enabled, which are strong indicators of secure domain and transport layer security. However, the absence of common security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection reduces the overall security posture. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is basic, with a privacy policy present but lacking explicit GDPR compliance statements and no cookie consent mechanism. Incident response and vulnerability disclosure information are absent, indicating room for improvement in security governance and transparency.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection to mitigate common web attacks.
  2. Add a clear cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive requirements.
  3. Enhance privacy policy with explicit GDPR compliance statements and data retention policies.
  4. Publish vulnerability disclosure and incident response procedures to improve transparency and security culture.
  5. Consider adding direct contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses for incident reporting.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
GGD AppStore
Description
GGD AppStore biedt een overzicht van relevante en betrouwbare gezondheids-apps die door de GGD zijn getoetst.
Key services
Curated health app listings, Health app testing and validation, Health app search by category
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, Bootstrap, jQuery 2.1.4, Font Awesome, Google Analytics
Frameworks
Bootstrap
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
75/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • DNSSEC enabled

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a public health app store operated by GGD GHOR Nederland
  2. Content is in Dutch and targets Dutch users seeking health apps
  3. Site uses custom backend scripts (MagicScripts) for navigation and search
  4. No explicit privacy or cookie consent banners detected
  5. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on homepage; contact via form
  6. Uses Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking
  7. No visible security headers detected in HTML content
  8. WHOIS data is transparent and domain is DNSSEC protected
  9. Site is mobile responsive and uses Bootstrap framework
  10. No WAF or blocking detected
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a custom backend platform (MagicScripts) with frontend technologies including Bootstrap, jQuery 2.1.4, and Font Awesome. It uses Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for analytics and tracking. The site is mobile responsive and well-structured with semantic HTML. Performance is moderate, with asynchronous loading of analytics scripts. SEO is supported by meta description and keywords tags. Accessibility is basic but could be improved with ARIA roles and better labeling. Hosting is provided by Hostnet B.V., a reputable Dutch hosting provider. The domain is DNSSEC enabled and registered since 2016, consistent with the business history. Overall, the technical infrastructure is solid but could benefit from modernization and enhanced security controls.
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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