Danish government database breach exposes 8 million citizens
The Danish government has confirmed a major data breach in its Central Person Register (CPR), affecting approximately 8 million individuals. The stolen data includes names, addresses, and social security numbers. The breach occurred in September and was discovered on October 2. The government stated that unauthorized access was gained by abusing a Danish company's lawful access to the CPR system. This is considered the largest data breach in Denmark's history.
- •The Danish Central Person Register (CPR) was breached, affecting 8 million people.
- •Stolen data includes names, addresses, and Danish social security numbers.
- •The breach occurred in September 2026 and was discovered on October 2.
