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A Dutch court has ruled that the Dutch Cabinet was within its rights to ban the proposed U.S. takeover of DigiD firm Solvinity. The decision means the block on the acquisition will remain in place.
The Dutch cabinet plans to introduce much stricter rules for the sale of DigiD, the company that stores Dutch citizens' data, to prevent other countries from accessing personal information.
The Netherlands is reportedly 'saving' its digital identification system, DigiD, but simultaneously becoming increasingly dependent on American technology companies.
Without genuine improvements to DigiD, the Dutch digital identification system, digital sovereignty remains an empty political slogan in the Netherlands.
A new report warns of a significant danger to Dutch banks following issues with the DigiD digital identification system, potentially leading to the end of traditional banking in the Netherlands.
A group of Dutch journalists, technology experts, and scientists is asking a court to recognize them as stakeholders so they can force the government to block the planned
The Dutch cabinet decided to extend the contract for the DigiD digital identification system's contractor, going against the wishes of the House of Representatives. This decision was made despite concerns raised about a potential US takeover of the contractor.
A Dutch newspaper article criticizes the American takeover of DigiD, the country's digital identification system, deeming it outdated.
A senior Dutch privacy official has warned that a planned U.S. takeover of a key government IT provider, DigiD, could expose sensitive personal data of millions of residents and potentially shut down the system.
A privacy advisor to the Dutch Ministry of Interior has raised concerns that the acquisition of DigiD, the national digital identity system, could pose a significant threat to the security of the Netherlands.
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved the acquisition of So
Solvinity, the company behind the Dutch digital identity system DigiD, is appealing the Dutch government's decision to ban its takeover by a US firm. The government cited national security concerns for the prohibition.
The Dutch State Secretary of Interior has informed parliament that only a European company will be permitted to manage the DigiD platform in the future.
The United States has voiced concerns after the Netherlands prohibited an American company from acquiring Solvinity, a Dutch IT firm involved with the DigiD system.
The Dutch government has blocked a US takeover of Solvinity, the company operating the crucial digital identification system DigiD, citing public interest and national security concerns. This decision prevents a foreign entity from acquiring control over essential national digital infrastructure.
The Dutch government has extended its contract with cloud storage company Solvinity until 2028, despite concerns surrounding the company's pending acquisition.
An article advocates for keeping the Dutch digital identity system, DigiD, out of American hands, raising concerns about data sovereignty and potential foreign influence.
The Greek Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to lift the immunity of 13 New Democracy Members of Parliament, paving the way for an investigation by the European Public Prosecutor's Office into alleged misuse of agricultural EU funds. The decision follows suspicions of abuse related to the OPEKEPE organization.
Officials in Bosnia and Herzegovina are raising alarms about the Southern Interconnection project, citing concerns over the managing company, potential electricity price increases, and the project's constitutional legality, which could lead to arbitration.
A significant privacy official has warned that the US government could gain access to personal data of nearly all Dutch citizens if the acquisition of tech company Solvinity proceeds. This concern was highlighted in the Volkskrant newspaper.
DigiD, the online gateway used by Dutch government agencies and other services, was taken offline for about two hours due to a denial of service (DDoS) attack.
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has found no competition issues in the acquisition of Solvinity, the supplier of DigiD, by the American company Kydnryl, concluding that sufficient competition will remain.
The Dutch cabinet has decided that the company taking over the operation of DigiD, the national digital identification system, after the current contract expires in 2028 must be a European entity.
A team of Czech scientists has developed the DigiDiadem application, designed for the early detection of memory problems, potentially indicating the onset of dementia or Alzheimer's. The app was introduced at the University of West Bohemia in Plzeň.
The US ambassador to the Netherlands has publicly criticized the Dutch government's decision to veto the sale of the company that owns DigiD, the country's digital identification system.
Pop star Shakira has been acquitted of tax fraud charges in Spain and will be reimbursed approximately €55-64 million in taxes. She stated she had endured years of campaigns to destroy her reputation.
The Dutch government has won a case to extend its contract with Solvinity, the IT company providing DigiD services, for two more years. This extension proceeds despite concerns raised over the company's recent U.S. takeover.
The Dutch government has decided to extend its contract with cloud firm Solvinity, responsible for running the online access portal DigiD, despite widespread fears regarding a potential US takeover of the company.
The Tweede Kamer has called on the Cabinet to prevent the extension of the DigiD contract with Solvinity, citing concerns that the software company could fall into American hands, posing a risk to the digital identity system.
Persoonsgegevens van Nederlanders kunnen in handen komen van de Amerikanen, en dat houdt de politiek flink bezig.
The takeover of the cloud service used by the Dutch government’s Digid personal identification system will leave sensitive information in...
A large majority of Dutch consumers say they would stop using DigiD if the platform’s underlying infrastructure is