Lidl Netherlands Reports Customer Data Breach Affecting Webshop Users
Lidl Netherlands has disclosed a data breach impacting customers who used its webshop, revealing that unauthorized individuals accessed personal information. The stolen data includes names, telephone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, and customer numbers. However, the supermarket chain confirmed that passwords, billing addresses, delivery details, and payment information including bank details remained secure.
The company has notified affected customers via email and reported the incident to the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP). While Lidl has not disclosed the number of impacted individuals, it stated there is no evidence of the stolen data being misused.
The breach highlights ongoing cybersecurity risks for retailers, particularly in e-commerce platforms where customer data is stored. Lidl’s response follows standard protocol, including regulatory reporting and direct communication with those affected. Further details on the breach’s scope or the attackers’ methods have not been released.
Source: https://nltimes.nl/2026/07/10/supermarket-chain-lidl-warns-customers-data-leak
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