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Dutch block US takeover of Solvinity as against public interest (reuters.com)
10 points by rectang 19 days ago
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> The proposed deal drew opposition from lawmakers and activists because Solvinity provides infrastructure for DigiD, the digital ID system Dutch citizens use to access sensitive medical, pension and tax information.

Understandable that the Netherlands wouldn't trust the USA with its citizans' data.