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Waddinxveen's council will consider plans for a data center, as raised by council member Nikki ten Zijthoff. Discussions are underway regarding a facility for IT infrastructure due to potential negative impacts on local energy consumption and sustainability.

Equinix, an American company, provides data services for the Dutch government but is under scrutiny for possible geopolitical risks linked to U.S. regulations. Logius is reviewing its agreements with Equinix to address data sovereignty concerns and ensure the reliability of services for Dutch citizens. They acknowledge the risks associated with working with non-European providers.