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Security report for lidl.ie

Lidl · Retail · Ireland

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Lidl Ireland operates as a major retail supermarket chain offering a wide range of high-quality fresh food groceries and household products. The website showcases various promotional offers, product categories, and loyalty programs such as Lidl Plus, targeting general consumers in Ireland. The company maintains a strong market position with consistent branding and comprehensive content that supports user engagement and sales. Technically, the website employs modern web technologies including Vue.js, OneTrust for cookie consent, and Kameleoon for personalization and A/B testing. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and includes accessibility features, ensuring a positive user experience across platforms. Performance is moderate with efficient use of resources and structured content. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, utilizes security headers, and integrates privacy compliance mechanisms such as GDPR-aligned cookie consent. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not prominently available, suggesting room for improvement. Overall, the website presents a low risk profile with strong business credibility and privacy compliance. Strategic recommendations include enhancing visible security policies, maintaining up-to-date security practices, and improving transparency around data protection officer contacts to further build user trust.

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

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.

    • 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. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Weak SPF Policy

      SPF record has permissive policy allowing any server to send email

      What to do: Use -all or ~all qualifier for better email security

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  • Security headers
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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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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
80
Email security
75
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
63
Average
63

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

Lidl Ireland is positioned as a leading retail supermarket chain in the Irish market, focusing on providing value through weekly special offers and a loyalty program. The business model centers on retail sales of food, household, and seasonal products, supported by a robust online presence. The company leverages partnerships for customer support, sustainability initiatives, and career opportunities, enhancing its ecosystem. Growth indicators include active promotional campaigns and a diverse product catalog. The website's content and structure reflect a mature operation with clear target segments and a focus on customer engagement.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, use of security headers, and integration of cookie consent mechanisms compliant with GDPR. The absence of exposed sensitive data and vulnerable libraries indicates good security hygiene. However, the lack of explicit security policy pages and incident response contact information suggests potential gaps in transparency and readiness. The use of third-party tools like OneTrust and Kameleoon is managed with consent controls, supporting privacy compliance. Overall, the security measures align well with industry standards but could benefit from enhanced documentation and communication.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page with clear contact channels.
  2. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  3. Enhance transparency by providing data protection officer contact details.
  4. Implement comprehensive security headers explicitly and document them.
  5. Conduct periodic penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Lidl
Description
Lidl supermarkets have a range of high-quality fresh food groceries at prices you'll love. Browse our weekly special offers and super savers online.
Key services
Supermarket retail, Weekly special offers, Online leaflets, Lidl Plus loyalty program
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Vue.js 2.6.14, OneTrust cookie consent, Kameleoon (A/B testing and personalization), Google Tag Manager (gtag), Polyfills, Custom JavaScript bundles
Frameworks
Vue.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent with opt-in/out
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security-focused libraries

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via gtag)
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
OneTrust, Kameleoon
Marketing tools
OneTrust, Kameleoon
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. Comprehensive product listings with detailed metadata and images
  3. Strong privacy and cookie consent mechanisms implemented
  4. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks
  5. Clear navigation and well-structured content
  6. Active social media presence and external partnerships
  7. No visible security vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack featuring Vue.js for frontend rendering, supported by custom JavaScript bundles and polyfills for compatibility. It integrates OneTrust for cookie management and Kameleoon for personalization and A/B testing. The site is mobile-optimized with responsive design and accessibility features. Performance is moderate, with efficient resource loading and structured content. The CMS appears proprietary or custom-built, with no explicit third-party CMS detected. Hosting details are not disclosed. Opportunities exist to improve performance metrics and enhance SEO through richer metadata and structured data implementation.
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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