TW 200k household

In 2022, a massive data leak compromised the personal information of 889,942 Taiwanese citizens. The leak, traced back to the islands Ministry of the Interiors household registration system, exposed sensitive data including names, addresses, birthdates, and national ID numbers.

The leak occurred due to an exploit in the system that allowed unauthorized access to the database. The stolen data was then sold on the dark web, raising concerns about identity theft and other forms of cybercrime. The leak also sparked public outrage and calls for accountability, with many questioning the governments ability to protect citizens personal information.