CPR Data Breach Exposes Personal Details of 8.8 Million People in Denmark

A major data leak has hit Denmark's Central Person Register. Unauthorized parties gained access to personal data of about 8.8 million people. This information comes from the Ministry of Research, Education and Digitalisation. The leak exposes key details used across daily Danish life.

Hackers exploited a company's legal access to the registry system. The leaked data includes names, addresses, and CPR numbers. Other personal details held in the system were also exposed. Authorities announced the security breach on Monday.

In Denmark, your CPR number connects to healthcare, banking, and government services. Leaked identification details increase the risk of identity theft and scams. This incident was reported by The Copenhagen Post.