The US Government Is Letting a Key Data Center Regulation Expire

The US government is quietly planning to allow a rule outlining the standards for federal data center usage and operations, known as the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act (FDCEA) expire

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The federal government is planning to let a rule regulating federal data center operations sunset in September with no replacement, known as the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act (#FDCEA).
According to a Gallup poll from May, more than 70 percent of Americans oppose the construction of #datacenters, the energy- and water-intensive buildings that power the #AI boom.
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The US Government Is Letting a Key Data Center Regulation Expire

The federal government is planning to let a rule regulating federal data center operations sunset in September with no replacement.

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US Datacenter Law Set to Lapse, Leaving Security Gaps Unaddressed

As the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023 lapses on September 30, 2026, a crucial safeguard for secure and reliable access to federal information systems will vanish, leaving gaping security holes unaddressed. Without an extension or replacement, federal data centers may operate with little oversight, putting…

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US Datacenter Law Set to Lapse, Leaving Security Gaps Unaddressed

Federal Data Center Enhancement Act set to lapse, leaving security gaps. Learn how to address risks and ensure secure infrastructure now.

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