Netherlands Blocks US Takeover of National ID Infrastructure on Digital Sovereignty Grounds

Dutch government blocked €100M acquisition of Solvinity (DigiD infrastructure provider) by US firm Kyndryl, citing CLOUD Act risks and marking first American takeover rejection on public interest grounds.

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Netherlands Blocks US Takeover of National ID Infrastructure on Digital Sovereignty Grounds

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