Government Regulations Dutch government blocks US IT giant’s acquisition of cloud provider May 26, 2026 Share By SC Staff Secure login interface combining cloud, fingerprint, and password icons –ar 16:9 –v 7 Job ID: fc4a2e01-5ffc-494e-9d14-9b1dc410856b According to TechCrunch, the Dutch government has blocked American IT giant Kyndryl from acquiring Solvinity, a Dutch cloud provider that hosts the Netherlands’ online identity platform, citing a potential risk to the public interest. The Dutch minister for the digital economy announced a complete prohibition on the acquisition, which would have allowed Kyndryl to purchase Solvinity for an undisclosed sum. Solvinity hosts DigiD, a government-managed platform used by Dutch residents to verify their identity for public services. The government's decision stems from concerns that the deal could lead to DigiD data falling under foreign control and potentially being accessed by U.S. authorities. This move aligns with a broader trend in Europe to reduce reliance on U.S. technology giants, particularly amid unpredictable U.S. foreign policy. U.S. law permits government agencies to request data held by U.S. companies in overseas data centers, irrespective of local data protection laws. Kyndryl expressed extreme disappointment with the Dutch government's decision. Source: TechCrunch SC Staff Related Government Regulations FTC begins enforcing Take It Down Act for nonconsensual deepfakes SC Staff May 15, 2026 The Take It Down Act mandates that online platforms remove nonconsensual intimate imagery and AI-generated "digital forgeries" within 48 hours of a victim's report. Government Regulations South Staffordshire Water fined nearly $1.3 million over data breach SC Staff May 13, 2026 The cyberattack on South Staffordshire Water Plc was initiated through a phishing attempt that allowed attackers to install undetected malware for nearly two years. Security Operations CISA urges critical infrastructure to plan for prolonged service delivery during emergencies SC Staff May 8, 2026 CISA is warning that state-sponsored hackers, specifically Chinese groups known as Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon, pose a continuous threat to vital sectors such as electricity, water, and internet services. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Business Impact Analysis (BIA) British Standard 7799 Chain of Custody Competitive Intelligence Data Custodian Due Care Due Diligence You can skip this ad in 5 seconds