haarlemsdagbladMay 6, 2026, 16:54

Haroon Ali: 'Who would have ever thought that DigiD would play the lead role in a tech thriller?'

Haroon Ali explores a hypothetical scenario where Donald Trump's actions could disrupt a significant portion of the digital infrastructure in the Netherlands. The article highlights the vulnerability of essential services like DigiD, framing the potential digital traffic shutdown as a modern tech-thriller.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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