Validates Referrer-Policy header for privacy protection
This checker validates the Referrer-Policy header to ensure proper configuration for privacy protection and referrer information control. The checker retrieves the Referrer-Policy header from HTTP response, validates policy values against known standards, identifies discouraged or legacy policy values, and ensures proper privacy configuration.
This checker validates the Referrer-Policy header to ensure proper configuration for privacy protection and referrer information control. It retrieves the Referrer-Policy header from HTTP response, validates policy values against known standards, identifies discouraged or legacy policy values, and ensures proper privacy configuration.
| Status | Condition | Test Logic |
|---|---|---|
| SUCCESS | Recommended policy | Referrer-Policy set to recommended value |
| WARNING | Discouraged policy | Referrer-Policy set to discouraged or legacy value |
| FAIL | Policy missing | Referrer-Policy header not found |
Privacy Violations: Without proper referrer policy, sensitive information may be leaked to third-party sites. User Trust Issues: Privacy concerns can damage user trust and brand reputation. Compliance Problems: Many privacy regulations require proper referrer policy configuration.
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