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Security report for panoptykon.org

Fundacja Panoptykon · Non-profit · Poland

Partial score · DNS & email only

60/100

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

Fundacja Panoptykon is a Polish non-profit organization dedicated to human rights and digital privacy advocacy. Established in 2009, it operates primarily in Poland and provides a range of services including publications, campaigns, legal complaints, and public awareness initiatives. The website serves as a platform for disseminating information and engaging the public on issues related to surveillance, privacy, and freedom in the digital age. The organization maintains a strong presence through various content types such as articles, reports, podcasts, and videos, targeting a general audience interested in digital rights and privacy.

Scanned

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

NIS2 outside view
Not assessed
GDPR outside view
Not assessed

Both readouts depend on the site's pages, which could not be loaded in this scan.

Priority findings

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. 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

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

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  • 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
Email security
60
DNS health
80
Network security
100
Average
60

Not counted

  • Security headers: did not complete in this scan.
  • GDPR outside view: did not complete in this scan.
  • 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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

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Leaked records that mention panoptykon.org, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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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 reputable position within the Polish NGO sector focused on digital rights. Its business model revolves around advocacy, education, and public engagement rather than commercial activities. The website reflects a consistent branding strategy and professional content quality, supporting its credibility. Partnerships with design and development firms are evident, enhancing its digital presence. The organization leverages social media and maintains multilingual support to broaden its reach. Revenue streams likely include donations and grants, supported by calls for public support and donations on the site.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and privacy-respecting analytics via Matomo configured to disable cookies and respect Do Not Track signals. However, it lacks explicit security headers and a published security or incident response policy. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. The absence of DNSSEC is a minor gap. Overall, the security measures align with the organization's privacy advocacy but could be enhanced by adopting additional security best practices and transparency regarding incident response.

Recommendations

  1. Implement standard security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and incident response contact information to increase transparency and trust.
  4. Consider adding a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Maintain and regularly audit privacy compliance measures, ensuring all data collection and processing remain transparent and minimal.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Fundacja Panoptykon
Description
Fundacja Panoptykon to polska organizacja pozarządowa, zajmująca się problematyką praw człowieka i nowych technologii.
Key services
Advocacy for privacy and freedom, Publications (articles, reports, guides, podcasts, videos), Campaigns and public awareness, Legal complaints and public information requests
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, Matomo Analytics
Frameworks
Bootstrap (navbar classes), Drupal CMS
Platforms
Web
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • No cookies used for tracking
  • Matomo configured with doNotTrack and disableCookies

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
excellent

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo
Marketing tools
Matomo Analytics
Transparency
excellent

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content
  2. Strong focus on privacy and human rights advocacy
  3. No tracking cookies or invasive analytics
  4. Clear navigation and multilingual support (Polish and English)
  5. Active publication of articles, reports, podcasts, and videos
  6. No visible security policy or incident response info
  7. WHOIS data is transparent and consistent with organization
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10 CMS with Bootstrap framework elements, hosted by OVH sas. It uses Matomo for analytics with privacy-focused configurations. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with good SEO practices including meta tags and Open Graph data. Performance is moderate, with deferred and asynchronous loading of scripts. The domain is well-maintained with consistent WHOIS data. Technical risks are low, but improvements in security headers and DNSSEC would strengthen the infrastructure. The site architecture supports multilingual content and user engagement through forms and newsletters.
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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