"The agreement includes an explicit exit clause in the event a provider falls outside the EEA. This is clearly a direct response to the controversial acquisition of Solvinity by the American company Kyndryl."
"Digital autonomy means that we can make our own choices from a diverse range of providers. That is why it is important that we stimulate the European market."
"Data may only be stored within the European Economic Area, and the government has audit rights to verify that Stackit is adhering to the agreements."
The Dutch government has established a framework agreement with the German cloud platform Stackit, simplifying access to European cloud services for government organizations. This agreement includes an exit clause to terminate contracts if a provider is acquired by a non-EEA entity. The contract aims to lower barriers for adopting this emerging cloud platform while ensuring strict data storage conditions within the EEA. The government retains audit rights to ensure compliance with the agreement, promoting digital autonomy and a diverse range of providers in the European market.
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