Dutch Government Sells Solvinity, Developer of DigiD App, to Kyndryl

On November 22, 2025, the Dutch government announced the sale of Solvinity, a prominent IT infrastructure service provider, to Kyndryl, an American company. This acquisition raises significant concerns regarding the handling of sensitive personal data of Dutch citizens.

Key Details

Solvinity is known for developing the DigiD app, which is a critical digital identity verification tool used by both state and local authorities in the Netherlands. The DigiD app serves as a gateway for citizens and businesses to access a wide range of governmental services. It stores sensitive information pertaining to every individual and business in the Netherlands, including:

• Banking information
• Healthcare portals and medical records
• Health insurance claims and records
• Social security benefits
• Pension information and adjustments
• Public housing details
• Car registration and driver information through the RDW (Dutch Vehicle Authority)
• Childcare and family-related allowances
• Voting information and overseas voting registration
• Legal matters including court documents and fines
• Education-related platforms such as DUO (Dutch Education Executive Agency) and student grants
• Criminal records
• Business registrations
• Administrative services for entrepreneurs
• Employment services through UWV (Employee Insurance Agency) portals

The sale of Solvinity to Kyndryl means that all this sensitive information will now be stored on American servers. This transition raises alarms regarding the applicability of the European Union"s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is designed to protect personal data and privacy. Critics argue that the data of Dutch citizens could become vulnerable to exploitation, as GDPR protections may not extend to American corporations.

Concerns Over Data Privacy

The implications of this sale echo broader concerns about data privacy and corporate control over personal information. Notably, Jewish billionaire Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle Corporation, has previously expressed interest in acquiring health records of British citizens to enhance National Health Service (NHS) services. This ambition is part of a larger vision to create a unique digital ID for every individual worldwide, ostensibly to assist governments in optimizing their services.

Such ambitions have raised ethical questions about the potential for misuse of personal data and the commodification of sensitive information.

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About Kyndryl

Kyndryl, which was spun off from IBM in 2021, specializes in IT infrastructure services and has a diverse portfolio of clients. The company is backed by significant shareholders, including investment giants such as Vanguard Capital, BlackRock, Neuberger Berman Group LLC, and Fidelity Investments LLC. This financial backing positions Kyndryl as a formidable player in the IT services market.

What"s Next

The sale of Solvinity to Kyndryl marks a pivotal moment in the management of Dutch citizens" data. As the transition unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Dutch government will address the concerns surrounding data privacy and the potential risks associated with transferring sensitive information to American servers. The implications of this sale could set a precedent for future government contracts with foreign IT service providers.

For more on related developments, see our coverage on recent developments in international politics.

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