negativeSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-10-05T14:58:42Z
Major Data Breach Exposes 8 Million Danish Citizens' Records from Government Database
A data breach exposed 8 million Danish citizens' records from the government's Central Person Register (CPR), including sensitive information like social security numbers. The breach occurred through unauthorized access by a Danish company exploiting lawful search privileges, marking the largest such incident in Denmark's history.
The Danish government said the breach of names, addresses, and state-issued ID numbers affects 8 million people, including people living abroad and the deceased.
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