A parliamentary majority in the Netherlands has demanded the government prevent DigiD user data from reaching American hands. The concern stems from Kyndryl's impending acquisition of Solvinity, a company critical to the infrastructure powering the national digital identity system. MPs worry this could give the U.S. government leverage over Dutch citizens' sensitive information.

Solvinity handles data transfers for DigiD, which Dutch citizens use for essential services like healthcare, pensions, and tax filings. Lawmakers like VVD's Silvio Erkens fear the deal could enable U.S. government access and potential blackmail. GroenLinks-PvdA's Barbara Kathmann warned of a scenario where a foreign power could disrupt the nation's digital government infrastructure.

While parliament can't block the private acquisition, MPs are urging the government to intervene. Options include persuading Solvinity to reconsider, switching to a different service provider for DigiD, or securing a 'golden share' to retain veto power. The issue underscores growing political sensitivity around data sovereignty and national security in the EU.