Zivver Takeover Netherlands – What Does This Mean?

It was recently announced that Zivver has been acquired by an American company. This news raises many questions among Dutch organizations: what will happen to our data now, will it stay in Europe and what about AVG compliance? Many companies that arrange confidential communications through Zivver are worried about possible price increases or compliance risks.

At ALTA-ICT we understand these concerns and help SME and healthcare organizations to communicate securely and AVG-proof – without depending on an external party that may have different interests due to a foreign takeover. In this guide you will read what the acquisition means, what risks are involved and how your organization can stay compliant with NIS2, AVG and NEN7510 with a reliable alternative.

Offboarding and Data Security for SMEs.

What’s going on with Zivver and why is it important for Dutch companies?

Zivver, known as a tool for secure e-mail and file sharing, has been acquired by a U.S. party. This means that data may become subject to U.S. legislation, such as the CLOUD Act, making it more likely that data will be processed outside of Europe. For Dutch companies, especially in healthcare and SMEs, this is a risk for:

AVG compliance: Data must remain within the EU unless additional safeguards are taken.
Cost control: A new owner may raise prices.
Continuity: The direction of the product may change, making you dependent on an outside party.

How do you implement an AVG-proof alternative in the Netherlands?

The good news is that you don’t have to depend on Zivver. Within Microsoft 365, there are integrated solutions for communicating securely, including email encryption, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Purview for data classification.

Step-by-step approach:

Inventory of current processes: What are you using Zivver for now?
Microsoft 365 configuration: Setting up secure email, data classification and encryption.
Employee training: awareness of safe communication.
Monitoring and optimization: Ongoing compliance with NIS2, AVG and NEN7510.

Common mistakes when switching from Zivver

No clear migration plan: Without a strategy, processes are delayed.
Insufficient training: Employees don’t know how new tools work.
Forgotten compliance check: Not all institutions automatically comply with AVG and NEN7510.

Cost and ROI of an alternative to Zivver

With Microsoft 365, you often leverage existing licenses, keeping additional costs low. Moreover, you reduce your dependence on external parties and keep a grip on your data. This provides both cost savings and compliance assurance.

How can ALTA-ICT help your business?

At ALTA-ICT, we help SMBs and healthcare organizations with: ✅ Securely communicate and share within Microsoft 365, without separate tools
✅ Keeping insight into where your data is, even in acquisitions
✅ Comply with NIS2, AVG and NEN7510 – without daily hassle
✅ IT working invisibly just when things get exciting

📞 S chedule a free ICT consultation today at alta-ict.co.uk/contact!

Conclusion

The acquisition of Zivver by an American party creates uncertainty around data security and AVG compliance. By switching to integrated Microsoft 365 solutions, you maintain control over your data and comply with Dutch and European regulations.

➡️ Want to know how securely your organization communicates? Schedule a free ICT consultation with ALTA-ICT and find out how we can help you!