A parliamentary majority has asked the current caretaker and upcoming new Cabinet to do everything in their power to prevent Dutch DigiD data from ending up in the United States government’s hands.

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The Dutch parliament has demanded action to prevent DigiD data from falling under US government control through Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity, a critical infrastructure provider for the Netherlands' digital identification system. MPs expressed concerns about potential US government access to sensitive citizen data, with proposed solutions including blocking the deal, switching providers, or acquiring veto power through a golden share. The issue highlights broader concerns about digital sovereignty and data protection in government infrastructure.

Parliament tells Dutch gov't to keep DigiD data out of American hands