Denmark Discloses Mass CPR Registry Data Breach

If you live or work in Scandinavia, check your Danish account security immediately. Danish authorities reported a massive identity data breach affecting 8.8 million people in Denmark.

Unauthorized actors accessed the Central Person Register through a private company's system access. The stolen data includes full names, addresses, and personal CPR numbers.

Officials urge all residents to watch for phishing emails and phone scams. CPR numbers can no longer be used alone as proof of identity in Denmark. This rule applies across both Danish public agencies and private services.