Digital independence starts with trust: why we firmly choose European technology

Recent discussions around DigiD and the potential influence of American technology companies have once again highlighted an important issue: digital sovereignty. More and more organizations and governments are questioning how dependent critical systems should be on non-European providers.

While Logius, the organization responsible for DigiD, maintains full control over the system, it is widely known that modern IT infrastructures often rely on technologies from global players such as Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Google. This raises legitimate concerns about privacy, data governance, and potential legal influence from outside Europe.

The reality of U.S. influence

Under legislation such as the Cloud Act, U.S. authorities can, in certain cases, require American companies to provide access to data—even if that data is stored in Europe. This can conflict with European regulations like the GDPR, which imposes strict rules on privacy and data protection.

For organizations handling sensitive information, this is not just a theoretical concern, but a strategic consideration.

Our vision: 100% European control

Within our network of digital services, we consciously take a different approach.

We build and manage our infrastructure entirely within Europe. This means:

• Data storage exclusively in European data centers
• Collaboration with European technology partners
• Full compliance with European legislation
• No reliance on American cloud or software providers

We believe that control over data is not only a technical matter, but a fundamental element of trust between organizations and users.

Why this matters

Digital systems are now the backbone of essential services, from identity management to mobility and financial transactions. When these systems depend on external powers, vulnerabilities arise that go beyond technology alone.

By choosing European solutions, we:

• protect user privacy
• reduce legal risks
• strengthen Europe’s digital independence
• build sustainable and reliable services

A clear commitment

In a world where data is becoming increasingly valuable, we make a clear and firm choice:

We remain fully European.
Our systems, our data, and our infrastructure will never be in American hands.

This is not a marketing statement, but a principled commitment to security, transparency, and long-term trust.