Data Centers under Scrutiny: Powering Sustainability, Privacy and Security
As local and global demand for data storage and processing surges, data centers are increasingly under scrutiny for their legal, environmental and energy impacts. Governments are enforcing stricter data localization and cybersecurity laws to protect national interests and ensure regulatory control, while businesses face growing pressure to align their operations with ESG principles. Balancing energy consumption and ESG commitments, along with concerns around personal data protection, cross-border transfers, and national security, is reshaping the data center landscape. This panel will navigate the complex regulatory terrain governing global and localized data centers in a data-driven, energy-conscious world.