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House of Fraser Limited · Retail · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

59/100

Risk levelMedium

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

House of Fraser Limited operates a large UK-based retail e-commerce platform specializing in luxury fashion, beauty, homeware, and gifts. The website targets consumers seeking premium designer brands and offers a comprehensive online shopping experience supported by physical stores. The company is part of the Frasers Group, with several subsidiary brands including Sports Direct, Evans Cycles, and Game. The website demonstrates consistent branding and good content quality, with clear navigation and mobile optimization. Technically, the site employs a modern tech stack including React, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Segment, and OneTrust for consent management. The platform integrates multiple marketing and analytics tools, ensuring data-driven customer engagement while respecting privacy through a robust cookie consent mechanism. Performance is moderate with good accessibility and SEO practices. Security posture is solid with HTTPS enforced and no visible vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, security headers are not explicitly detected and could be improved. Privacy compliance is strong, with clear policies and consent management aligned with GDPR requirements. Business credibility is high, supported by professional content and trust indicators. Overall, the website is a well-established, trustworthy retail platform with mature digital infrastructure. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, increasing visibility of incident response contacts, and continuous auditing of third-party scripts to maintain security and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
63/ 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

4 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

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  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.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. 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';…

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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
0
Security headers
50
Email security
70
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
63
Average
59

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

House of Fraser holds a strong market position as a leading UK retail brand in luxury fashion and lifestyle products. Its business model combines e-commerce with physical retail stores, targeting a broad consumer base interested in premium brands. Revenue streams include direct online sales and credit products like Frasers Plus. The company benefits from a diverse portfolio of family brands and subsidiaries, enhancing market reach and customer segmentation. Partnerships with payment processors and marketing platforms support operational efficiency. Growth indicators include active marketing campaigns and a comprehensive digital presence. Strategic observations highlight the importance of maintaining brand consistency and leveraging data analytics for personalized customer experiences.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with mandatory HTTPS encryption and a comprehensive cookie consent mechanism ensuring GDPR compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. However, the absence of explicit security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), X-Frame-Options, and HSTS suggests room for improvement. Incident response information and security policies are not prominently displayed, which could hinder rapid response to security incidents. The integration of multiple third-party scripts necessitates ongoing vulnerability management. Overall, the security culture appears proactive but would benefit from enhanced transparency and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
  2. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to prevent vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance user trust by providing clear data protection officer contact details and vulnerability disclosure policies.
  5. Develop a long-term security strategy incorporating continuous monitoring, employee training, and compliance audits.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
House of Fraser Limited
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
House of Fraser Limited
Description
Discover men’s, women’s and kids’ luxury clothing, shoes and accessories from the most coveted designer brands at FRASERS. Shop the latest collections now.
Key services
Online retail of fashion, beauty, gifts, home, electricals, Frasers Plus credit product, Store finder and customer services
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Segment, OneTrust, Scarab Research, Bing UET, Optimizely, Algolia Search
Frameworks
React (indicated by _next static css), OneTrust Consent Management
Platforms
E-commerce platform (custom or proprietary)
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced (implied by canonical link to https)
  • Cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Segment, Bing UET, Optimizely
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Bing Ads, Peerius
Tracking pixels
Segment, Scarab Research, Bing UET, Optimizely
Marketing tools
OneTrust Consent Management, Algolia Search
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is a major UK retail brand e-commerce platform
  2. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy implemented
  3. Multiple third-party marketing and analytics integrations
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main page
  5. Strong branding and consistent design
  6. No signs of WAF or content blocking
  7. Good mobile and accessibility features
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern JavaScript-based tech stack with React and integrates advanced analytics and marketing tools such as Google Analytics, Segment, and Optimizely. Consent management is handled via OneTrust, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility features, contributing to a positive user experience. Performance is moderate, with opportunities to optimize loading times further. The CMS appears to be custom or proprietary, with no explicit identification. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Technical risks include dependency on multiple third-party services and the need for enhanced security headers. Overall, the infrastructure supports scalable e-commerce operations with room for modernization and security hardening.
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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