Data Breach Exposes 8.8 Million CPR Numbers in Denmark

Unauthorized users gained access to 8.8 million CPR numbers in Denmark.

The incident affects CPR holders, including residents, students, and foreign workers.

The Ministry of Research, Higher Education and Science announced the breach.

A company's legal search access was abused.

Intruders obtained names, addresses, and CPR numbers of about 8.8 million people.

Minister Christina Egelund called this a deeply serious incident.

She informed the Danish Parliament's Business and Digitalisation Committee.

Authorities cut off the company's access to the system.

They also reported the case to the Data Protection Agency.

People with registered name and address protection were not affected.

The minister urged everyone to remain cautious and visit sikkerdigital.dk.

Official guidance warns never to share passwords over phone or email.

Scammers may already know your real name and CPR number.

The CPR registry contains about 11 million total profile records.

The Danish broadcaster DR reported these details.