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Citizens stuck due to lack of DigiD alternative

Citizens stuck due to lack of DigiD alternative

Dutch citizens seeking to stop using the DigiD login system due to government contract extensions with cloud provider Solvinity face a lack of alternatives. Currently, no other system exists for accessing digital government services, leaving users who opt out unable to access essential digital tools.

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