Geopost

DPD, also known as Geopost, is a parcel delivery company that provides express and standard shipping solutions for businesses and consumers. Its core service involves the collection, sorting, transport, and delivery of parcels within domestic markets and across international borders. The company focuses on time‑definite deliveries, offering options such as same‑day, next‑day, and scheduled drop‑off services tailored to e‑commerce and retail sectors. It operates a network of depots, hubs, and local couriers that supports its parcel delivery operations.

The organisation’s headquarters are located in Spain, reflecting its strategic position within the European logistics landscape. As part of the GeoPost group, DPD benefits from the backing of La Poste, the French national postal service, which provides it with financial stability and access to broader postal infrastructure. This relationship allows DPD to align its operations with European postal regulations while maintaining a distinct brand identity in the parcel market. The company’s Spanish subsidiary was the entity involved in the cybersecurity incident reported on 19 June 2024, when unauthorized access to a database compromised personal data used for transport services.

In response to the breach, DPD engaged external cybersecurity experts, notified the Spanish authorities, and instituted a series of remediation actions including password renewals, device formatting, network security upgrades, and enhanced monitoring. The incident did not involve ransomware, but the exposed information—names, addresses, email addresses, and occasionally phone numbers—could increase the risk of spam or phishing for affected individuals. These actions illustrate the company’s commitment to protecting customer data and maintaining trust in its logistics services. Thus, DPD/Geopost combines a specialised express parcel offering with a strong European footprint and a corporate structure supported by its parent company, La Poste.