The Netherlands blocked U.S. company Kyndryl from acquiring Solvinity, operator of DigiD, the Dutch digital identity system for government services, citing public interest and security concerns over foreign control of critical infrastructure. State Secretary Aerdts adopted advice from the Investment Screening Bureau that the acquisition posed risks, particularly regarding potential U.S. government access to sensitive Dutch government data.
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The Netherlands blocked U.S. company Kyndryl from acquiring Solvinity, operator of DigiD, the Dutch digital identity system for government services, citing public interest and security concerns over foreign control of critical infrastructure. State Secretary Aerdts adopted advice from the Investment Screening Bureau that the acquisition posed risks, particularly regarding potential U.S. government access to sensitive Dutch government data.