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Court Clears Dutch Extension of Solvinity Deal as DigiD Operator Faces U.S. Takeover Review

The government frames the move as a stopgap pending a security review of Kyndryl’s bid.

Overview

  • The Dutch government, which won a court ruling Wednesday, extended its Solvinity contract by two years to August 2028.
  • Three citizens seeking an injunction lost after arguing a U.S. buyer could expose Dutch data or even cut off DigiD and MijnOverheid.
  • Solvinity runs core systems for Logius services such as DigiD, the login used for taxes, benefits and some medical records, with hosting in a government data center.
  • The proposed sale to U.S.-based Kyndryl is under review by the Bureau Toetsing Investeringen, and the economic affairs minister can block it to protect the public interest.
  • State lawyers said they are negotiating privacy and continuity safeguards with Solvinity while the BTI review and ministerial decision proceed.