- Dutch government entities are rushing to migrate their files and email to American cloud servers, citing a lack of alternatives and being too small to manage their own systems.
- Critics argue this move exposes sensitive government documents to U.S. oversight, including under Trump's potential influence, risking data access and security.
- Nine ministries found a way to delay cloud migration for 58,000 employees, proving alternatives exist despite pressure from ICT experts and Microsoft.
- Urgency is questioned as deadlines may be artificial, pushing decisions before fully considering risks like U.S. political instability and cybersecurity threats.
- Migrating now could permanently transfer 20 years of government archives to U.S. control, even if the decision is later reversed.
- Recent U.S. developments, such as pro-Russian intelligence shifts and security agency changes, raise doubts about protecting Dutch data from adversaries.
- The article advises critical evaluation of options, weighing risks of U.S. dependency against collective well-being, and questioning the motives behind the rush.