Netherlands blocks U.S. takeover of DigiD operator Solvinity
The Netherlands has blocked the U.S. company Kyndryl from acquiring Solvinity, the operator of the DigiD digital identity system. This decision was made due to security concerns regarding foreign ownership of critical Dutch digital infrastructure. The Investment Screening Bureau advised that the acquisition posed a risk to the public interest, leading to the prohibition of the deal.
- ▪State Secretary Aerdts cited the need to protect the public interest in blocking the acquisition.
- ▪DigiD is essential for accessing Dutch government services, making Solvinity's role critical.
- ▪Concerns were raised about U.S. laws that could compromise the security of sensitive Dutch data.
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Image DigiD app on a Google Pixel A4, 28 January 2024 - Credit: Donald Trung Quoc Don / Wikimedia Commons - License: CC-BY-SA Politics Business Tech DigiD DigiD accounts DigiD takeover Economic Affairs Economic Affairs Secretary Kyndryl Solvinity » More tags « Less tags Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 12:15 Share this article: Netherlands blocks U.S. takeover of DigiD operator Solvinity over security concerns State Secretary Aerdts of Economic Affairs has blocked U.S. company Kyndryl from acquiring Solvinity, the Dutch company behind DigiD, citing the "need to protect the public interest."Solvinity plays a key role in operating DigiD, the digital identity system used for access to Dutch government services.
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