Norwegian Government Strengthens Control Over Data Centers

The Norwegian government has announced plans to increase national control over data centers in the country through new regulations in the electronics communications legislation. The proposed regulations will require all data center operators in Norway to register and provide information about their operations. They will also be required to comply with security requirements similar to those imposed on the telecom industry (providers of electronic communication services).

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Balancing National Control with Industry Growth

The National Communications Authority will have an expanded role and responsibility under the new regulations. The government’s goal is to balance the need for national control over the data center industry with suitable regulatory conditions for the industry’s growth. In addition, the new regulations will ensure that the industry is regulated on par with other electronic communication infrastructure providers.

According to Sigbjorn Gjelsvik, the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, “Data centers are a crucial part of our digital infrastructure, and it is important that we have a good overview and control of these businesses.”

“In order to ensure better national control of the data centres that are in Norway, we submitted a proposal for new data centre regulation in the new Electronic Communications Act for consultation last year. Data centers are part of our digital infrastructure and it is therefore important that we have a good overview and control over the businesses, says Sigbjorn Gjelsvik.