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Misuse of legitimate access exposes 8.8 million Danish residents’ data

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Unauthorized users misused a company’s lawful access to Denmark’s CPR system to obtain personal data on about 8.8 million people. The incident highlights the risk of abuse through authorized integrations.

What

Denmark’s CPR system reported unauthorized access to names, addresses and CPR numbers of about 8.8 million residents through a company’s lawful search access.

How

The affected company’s access was stopped; people with protected names and addresses were not included in the unauthorized access.

Why it matters

The incident shows why sensitive systems need controls against misuse of legitimate data access.

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