I'm booking campsites online in northern France, but am not sure about security of payments on-line.
Before proceeding to the payment page, the site said it had SSL security provide by Thwate. However, when I went onto the payment, there was only http:// instead of the usual http:s// that you would see in the UK (my computer never has a padlock item in making payments).
Does anyone know if this is normal when using French internet sites?
It is listed in the Camping Card ACSI handbook, so I am assuming that it is a reliable site.
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Thanks muchly
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I think the problem is not necessarily the French campsite but more the way it is transmitted from your computer to theirs. If I understand it correctly the https sends information in encripted form where as without the s it can be intercepted by someone else. But the risk would be if it was done over an open network. So if it is done from a home network with protected access the risk would not be as great. I am surprised that a third party payment taker does not use secure transfer. Perhaps it does if you go further into the process?
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Topic: Security when using French internet site
