Zivver Acquired: Is the protection of your highly sensitive data at risk?
On September 18th, questions were raised in the Dutch House of Representatives about the acquisition of the Dutch data security company Zivver by the American company Kiteworks. Zivver provides systems for the encrypted exchange of highly sensitive information, such as medical data, via email, chat, and video. Zivver’s clients include hospitals, healthcare institutions, government agencies, municipalities, and financial and legal service providers. Although Zivver emphasizes that data will continue to be stored within the EU, its new American ownership raises concerns. Organizations relying on Zivver for the secure communication of highly sensitive data must now carefully assess the risks and consider potential alternatives.