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Security report for loblaw.ca

Loblaw Companies Ltd. · Retail · Canada

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

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is a leading Canadian retail company specializing in grocery, health, beauty, financial services, and fashion. The website showcases a comprehensive portfolio of brands and services aimed at serving Canadian consumers with a focus on affordability, health, and lifestyle. The company operates an extensive network of stores and subsidiaries, positioning itself as a dominant player in the Canadian retail market. Technically, the website is built on modern web technologies including React and Next.js, with integrations for analytics and authentication such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Okta. The site is well-optimized for performance, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility, reflecting a mature digital infrastructure. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, employs multiple security headers, and uses secure authentication mechanisms. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Privacy policies and cookie consent mechanisms are comprehensive and GDPR compliant, supporting strong privacy practices. Overall, the website presents a professional, trustworthy, and secure digital presence for Loblaw Companies Ltd. The lack of WHOIS data is attributed to privacy protection, which is justified for a large enterprise. Strategic recommendations include publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy and enhancing incident response transparency to further strengthen security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 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

5 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 X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • 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

  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
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
62
Security headers
45
Email security
85
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
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

Loblaw Companies Ltd. holds a strong market position as Canada's largest food retailer with diversified services including pharmacy, financial products, and fashion. Its competitive advantage lies in its multi-brand strategy, extensive store footprint, and integrated loyalty programs. Revenue streams are diversified across grocery sales, pharmacy services, financial products, and online grocery delivery. The target customer segment is broad, encompassing Canadian households seeking convenience, value, and quality. Growth indicators include expansion into new markets (e.g., U.S. for T&T Supermarket) and digital transformation initiatives. The partnership ecosystem includes subsidiaries and affiliated brands that enhance market reach and service offerings.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a high level of security maturity with enforced HTTPS, robust security headers, and secure authentication via Okta. No exposed credentials or sensitive information were found. Privacy policies align with GDPR requirements, and cookie consent is implemented. However, there is no publicly available vulnerability disclosure or incident response policy, which are recommended for transparency and rapid response. The security culture appears proactive but could benefit from enhanced public communication of security practices.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a formal vulnerability disclosure policy to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  2. Develop and make publicly available an incident response policy and contact channels for security incidents.
  3. Regularly audit and update third-party libraries and dependencies to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
  4. Enhance transparency around data retention policies and user privacy practices.
  5. Continue investing in accessibility improvements to maintain compliance and user inclusivity.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Loblaw Companies Ltd.
Description
At Loblaw, we’ve innovated the grocery retail experience to better serve Canadians. We make good food affordable. Health, beauty and wellness accessible. Saving for the future possible. And essential style achievable.
Key services
Grocery retail, Pharmacy and health services, Financial services, Fashion and beauty products, Loyalty and rewards programs
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Okta Authentication, Taboola
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of Okta for authentication

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

Ad networks
Taboola
Marketing tools
Taboola
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 rich content and no blocking detected.
  2. Strong corporate branding and multiple subsidiary brands featured.
  3. Comprehensive privacy and legal policies present.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and security best practices.
  5. Active social media presence linked.
  6. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  7. No exposed sensitive data or security vulnerabilities visible.
  8. WHOIS data unavailable, likely due to privacy protection.
Technical notes

Notes

The website leverages a modern tech stack with React and Next.js, enabling server-side rendering and optimized performance. Integration with Google Analytics and Tag Manager supports robust data collection and marketing analytics. Okta integration indicates a secure and scalable authentication system. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with proper use of meta tags and SEO best practices. Hosting details are not explicitly identified but the infrastructure supports fast loading times and reliable uptime. Opportunities exist to further document technical architecture and enhance monitoring for 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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