Netherlands Blocks Kyndryl’s Acquisition of Solvinity over Public Interest Risks

Colleagues, I’d like to draw your attention: in the realm of cybersecurity and digital sovereignty, the Dutch government has prohibited Kyndryl from acquiring Solvinity — the provider that hosts the DigiD platform.

- Authorities identified a public-interest risk: DigiD data could potentially fall under foreign control and be requested by U.S. authorities.
- The Minister for the Digital Economy imposed a “complete ban”; Kyndryl expressed disappointment.
- The decision reflects a broader European trend to reduce dependence on major U.S. providers.

Why this matters: control over citizens’ data is a matter of security and trust in public services.

What practical steps would you recommend in such cases?

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