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Security report for novamedia.com

Novamedia B.V. · Non-profit · Netherlands

Low risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

78/100

Risk levelLow

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

Postcode Lottery Group is a large non-profit organization operating charity lotteries across multiple European countries, raising significant funds for social causes. The website reflects a mature digital presence with modern technologies such as Next.js and Storyblok CMS, and integrates multimedia content and analytics tools effectively. Security posture is strong with HTTPS and responsible disclosure mechanisms, though some security headers could be improved. The absence of WHOIS data is a notable anomaly but does not detract from the overall professionalism and trustworthiness of the site. Strategic recommendations include enhancing security headers, publishing a security.txt file, and clarifying data protection officer contact details to further strengthen compliance and trust.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 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. 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

      Third-party services without privacy policy

      Detected services: Google Analytics, LinkedIn

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

  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

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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
70
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
78

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 organization holds a strong market position as the third largest private charity donor worldwide, operating multiple lottery brands in the Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, Germany, and Norway. Their business model focuses on fundraising through lottery subscriptions, targeting socially conscious consumers. The website content and structure support clear communication of their mission and services, with dedicated sections for news, people, and contact. Partnerships and subsidiaries are well represented, indicating a broad operational footprint and a robust partnership ecosystem.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS and includes a responsible disclosure page, indicating awareness of security best practices. However, the lack of visible security headers such as Content Security Policy and HSTS suggests room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. The use of third-party scripts like Google Tag Manager is standard but requires ongoing monitoring. Incident response contact channels are provided, supporting readiness for security events. Overall, the security posture is good but could be enhanced with additional technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including CSP, HSTS, and X-Frame-Options.
  2. Publish a security.txt file to facilitate vulnerability reporting.
  3. Provide explicit contact details for the Data Protection Officer to improve GDPR compliance.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and dependencies for vulnerabilities.
  5. Increase visibility and accessibility of incident response and security policies on the website.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
Novamedia B.V.
Registration number
KvK Amsterdam 33293056
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Novamedia B.V.
Description
Postcode Lottery Group sets up and operates charity lotteries worldwide to raise funds for good causes. Players have raised €14.5 billion for charities and social initiatives across 5 European countries.
Key services
Charity lotteries setup and operation, Fundraising for social initiatives, Lottery subscription management
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, Vimeo embed, Google Tag Manager, Typekit fonts
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Storyblok CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Responsible disclosure page present

Analytics and tracking

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

Advertising

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 multimedia.
  2. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected.
  3. WHOIS data missing, which is unusual for a professional organization.
  4. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies present.
  5. Responsible disclosure page available indicating security awareness.
  6. Multiple lottery brands and offices listed indicating a large organization.
  7. Contact information is clear and includes emails and phone numbers.
  8. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (Storyblok).
  9. Google Tag Manager used for analytics and marketing.
  10. No suspicious or malicious scripts detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern React-based framework (Next.js) and uses Storyblok as its CMS, enabling flexible content management and responsive design. Performance is moderate with good mobile optimization and accessibility features. Integration with Vimeo for video content and Google Tag Manager for analytics and marketing is well implemented. The site uses Typekit fonts for branding consistency. There is no explicit hosting provider identified from the data. Technical risks are minimal but include potential dependency on third-party scripts and the need for enhanced security headers.
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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