01 Why Compliance Matters
Data privacy is no longer optional. With the rise of GDPR (Europe), CCPA (California), and LGPD (Brazil), website owners are legally responsible for protecting user data.
Failure to comply can result in massive fines, legal battles, and—most importantly—a total loss of user trust. A technical audit is the first step in proving you take privacy seriously.
Safe Harbor
Encryption ensures data is protected during transit.
Consent
Verifying that tracking only happens with user approval.
Transparency
Clearly documenting how data is collected and used.
02 How Scans Help
While a scanner can't write your privacy policy, it can verify the technical controls required by law:
Encryption Verification
Confirming that all personal data collection forms (login, signup, contact) are protected by modern TLS/SSL encryption.
Cookie Security Audit
Checking if cookies containing session IDs or personal data have the 'Secure' and 'HttpOnly' flags enabled to prevent theft.
Security Header Check
Verifying that headers like Referrer-Policy are set to prevent leaking sensitive internal URLs to third-party sites.
03 Frequently Asked Questions
Does GDPR require an SSL certificate?
Technically, GDPR requires 'appropriate technical and organizational measures' to ensure data security. In practice, this almost always means using HTTPS/SSL for any site that handles personal data.
What is a 'cookie audit'?
A cookie audit identifies all the cookies your site sets, their purpose, and their security attributes (like 'Secure' and 'HttpOnly' flags), which is a requirement for ePrivacy and GDPR compliance.
Can a website scanner tell if I am 100% compliant?
No. Compliance also involve legal and organizational processes. However, a scanner can verify the *technical* requirements like encryption, security headers, and cookie attributes.
Is your site compliant?
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