DigiD administrator: We are and will remain Dutch

"Logius, which manages DigiD, emphasizes that the login service will remain Dutch and is conducting an extensive investigation into the possible consequences for service provision, security, and privacy. Solvinity provides the platform on which DigiD runs. Logius realizes that the acquisition raises questions among citizens, businesses, and governments. Immediately after confirmation of the proposed acquisition, an extensive investigation into its possible impact was launched. The acquisition of Solvinity is a business decision in which Logius played no role."

"Bert Voorbraak, Managing Director of Logius: "At the same time, we see that technology providers are regularly being acquired by large international parties." That is why Logius immediately scaled up. The cabinet is investigating the possible operational, legal, and contractual consequences of the proposed acquisition, with the support of the state attorney. Relevant regulators still have to approve the acquisition. Requirements for the security and continuity of the platform have been set and remain in force."

Logius manages DigiD and assures that the DigiD login service will remain Dutch while conducting an extensive investigation into service provision, security, and privacy consequences. Solvinity hosts the platform on which DigiD runs and is proposed to be acquired by American company Kyndryl. Logius initiated an immediate impact analysis and states it had no role in Solvinity’s business decision. The cabinet, supported by the state attorney, is examining operational, legal, and contractual consequences. Relevant regulators must approve the acquisition. Requirements for platform security and continuity remain in force and measures will follow if unacceptable risks are identified. The announcement sparked debate about digital autonomy and complaints from Amsterdam about late communication.

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