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Netherlands·Europe·Technology

Netherlands considers moving DigiD to domestic provider amid US data access fears

Friday, 17 April 2026, 18:11 · 1 min read

The Dutch parliament is pushing the government to shift its national digital identity system, DigiD (the Netherlands' primary online login portal for government services), away from its current IT provider after a planned American takeover raised concerns about US access to citizens' personal data. The Dutch firm Solvinity, which hosts DigiD and the MijnOverheid citizen portal, is set to be acquired by US company Kyndryl, which critics warn could bring sensitive data — including names, addresses, and income details — under the reach of American law via the US Cloud Act. A parliamentary majority has called on the cabinet to avoid renewing Solvinity's contract, due to expire in 2028, if the takeover proceeds, with tech specialist Bert Hubert arguing that DigiD could be migrated to a Dutch provider within six months.

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NOS Nieuws'DigiD kan terecht bij Nederlands alternatief', politiek is aan zet ↗︎
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