France’s data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés, reflected on the high volume of large databases breached in 2024. The 5,629 breaches reported to the CNIL represented a more than 20% increase from 2023, while the number of breaches affecting more than 1 million people doubled. Due to the increase, the CNIL emphasized promoting better cybersecurity practices as part of its 2025-28 strategic plan.
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