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Dutch MPs Step Up Safeguards Push Over Kyndryl’s Bid for Solvinity Behind DigiD

Lawmakers seek guarantees preventing U.S. government access to Dutch digital identity data.

Overview

  • Parliament is holding expert hearings today on the security risks of Kyndryl’s planned acquisition of Solvinity, which runs DigiD’s underlying technology with Logius.
  • A majority in the Tweede Kamer wants an expedited debate on digital security before the mid-February spring recess.
  • VVD MP Silvio Erkens says the deal should not proceed without binding assurances that personal data cannot be accessed.
  • D66 leader and incoming prime minister Rob Jetten proposes appointing a minister specifically responsible for digital security.
  • A petition opposing the takeover has roughly 87,000 signatures, and MPs note the cabinet must identify measures since Parliament cannot directly block private deals.