Spain Proposes Stricter Rules for Data Centres
Spain plans to introduce stricter water, energy and cybersecurity regulations for new data centres. The draft decree requires high efficiency and local renewable power supply. Operators must also ensure that handled data remains within the European Union.
Spain is drafting stricter water, energy, and cybersecurity rules for data centres after attracting billions in artificial intelligence infrastructure projects, government sources said on Monday morning. The draft decree opens to public consultation during the week. The rules aim to filter for the most efficient and secure operators amid a surge in regional investments.
