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sourcedefense

sourcedefense

Consent management and source defense platform that monitors and controls third-party scripts running on websites. SourceDefense scripts detect unauthorized pixel injections and data leakage from compromised or rogue third-party tags in the browser.

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Is sourcedefense GDPR compliant?

ConsentStack classifies sourcedefense's trackers as essential (strictly necessary), so its banner does not block them. That is our classification, not a legal ruling. The exemption from prior consent comes from the ePrivacy Directive (Article 5(3)) and covers only what is strictly necessary for a service the visitor asked for, and the GDPR still governs any personal data, such as an IP address, sent to sourcedefense. List sourcedefense in your cookie policy and privacy notice so visitors know it is there.

Consent required
Generally exempt, classified strictly necessary
Consent category
essential
Tracker domain
sdiapi.com

Overview

SourceDefense is a client-side security platform that monitors and controls third-party scripts running on websites. It detects unauthorized pixel injections, data leakage, and compromised third-party tags in the browser environment.

What This Script Does

  • Monitors all third-party scripts executing on the page for unauthorized behavior
  • Detects rogue data collection, form skimming, and unauthorized network requests
  • Isolates third-party scripts in sandboxed environments to prevent data exfiltration
  • Reports security incidents to the site operator's SourceDefense dashboard

Consent & Compliance

  • Category: Essential
  • GDPR: SourceDefense protects user data by preventing unauthorized collection. It serves a legitimate security function and does not process personal data for its own purposes.
  • CCPA: Operates as a security tool that prevents unauthorized data sharing rather than collecting personal information.
  • ePrivacy: Functions as a strictly necessary security service. Any cookies set are for security monitoring purposes.

Should You Block This Without Consent?

No. SourceDefense is a security tool that protects users from unauthorized data collection. Blocking it would reduce the site's security posture. It qualifies as an essential service.

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Consent Categories

Essential

Also Known As

SourceDefensesource defensethird-party script controlpixel injection preventiontag security platformsupply chain attack prevention

Industries

Computer SecurityComputers Electronics and Technology

Tracked Domains (1)

sourcedefense's trackers are rarely seen, seen on a small share of the sites ConsentStack has scanned. Check your own site to see which of these are firing before consent.

sdiapi.comEssential

sdiapi.com is an essential domain operated by sourcedefense, used to keep the site working, including security, load balancing, and sessions. Seen on a small share of scanned sites.

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