Dutch government blocks US acquisition of critical digital ID supplier Solvinity
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Summary
The Dutch government is blocking a US-based company's attempt to acquire Solvinity, a Dutch firm that runs a key online identification IT platform for the country's digital infrastructure. State Secretary for Digital Economy Willemijn Aerdts informed parliament that the national investment screening authority advised blocking the acquisition, citing potential national security risks. The deal involves a vital digital supplier that handles authentication for Dutch citizens accessing healthcare, housing, and government services.
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State Secretary for Digital Economy Willemijn Aerdts said the national authority charged with screening investments had advised the government to block the acquisition
BRUSSELS — The Dutch government is blocking a United States-based company’s attempts to acquire a key online identification IT supplier. Dutch firm Solvinity runs a platform for the country&#…
