CSDD data breach affects 1.2 million people, leadership resigns
Following a major data breach that compromised information belonging to 1.2 million people, both the board and council of Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) have resigned. The agency is warning residents of possible fraud attempts using the leaked data.
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Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) has suffered a large-scale data breach exposing the personal information of 1.2 million people. The leak was discovered by a hacker who found a vulnerability in the agency's systems.
Following the discovery, both the CSDD board and its supervisory council have stepped down from their positions. Residents are already being warned that the leaked data could be used in fraud attempts, and are urged to remain cautious.
Possible consequences
A key question now is what liability the agency itself may face over the incident. CSDD could potentially have to deal with compensation claims from residents seeking damages. It remains unclear whether accountability for the breach will be limited to officials losing their positions, or whether the agency will also face concrete financial costs to those affected.
