Denmark Experiences Major Data Breach Exposing 8.8 Million People’s Personal Data

Denmark suffered a data breach where unauthorized individuals accessed personal information of 8.8 million people from the Central Person Register. The breach occurred after a private company misused its access, and the company has been blocked from the system while police investigate.

Why it matters. The breach affects millions of Danes and highlights vulnerabilities in the country’s digital infrastructure, impacting trust in government services and potentially leading to identity theft.