Danish National Registry Breach Exposes CPR Data of 8.8 Million People
A major breach in Denmark's national registry exposed CPR numbers of 8.8 million people, leading to tighter ID checks at pharmacies and banks.
2026年10月9日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /If you live in Denmark or commute from Sweden, your personal data may be exposed. A huge security breach in Denmark's national registry leaked CPR identity numbers. The leak affects 8.8 million current and former residents. This includes international workers, students, and families across the Öresund region.
An unmonitored lookup method in the national registry caused the system breach. Officials only found the problem during a routine billing check. The audit showed an unusually large invoice for registry data searches. Authority teams quickly shut down the unmonitored access point afterward.
This data leak increases the risk of identity theft for everyone affected. Danish authorities are now tightening identity checks at pharmacies and banks. Officials urge all residents to register credit warnings to protect themselves. People moving between Sweden and Denmark will face stricter ID verification daily.
Source: The Local Denmark
