On August 15, 2025, the Ministry of Communications launched a public consultation on the National Data Center Policy, within the framework of the Connectivity and Infrastructure Axis. The initiative seeks to gather input from society at large for the formulation of guidelines that will shape the development, regulation, and governance of data centers in Brazil, recognized as critical infrastructure for the digital economy and for the Country\u2019s sovereignty.<\/p>\n
The consultation addresses central issues such as quality standards, siting criteria, sustainability, security, professional training, connectivity, and coordination with other relevant public policies<\/strong>, including the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the National Cybersecurity Policy, and the Digital Government Strategy. The proposed guidelines are comprehensive and applicable to different data center profiles \u2014 ranging from corporate structures designed for internal data and applications (Enterprise), through infrastructure-sharing models (Colocation), large-scale facilities for cloud computing (Hyperscale), to smaller, decentralized units located closer to end users (Edge).<\/p>\n For the legal and regulatory sector, the consultation holds particular relevance, as it opens space for contributions on matters that directly impact legal compliance and the structuring of future regulatory frameworks. Key points of interest include data protection, the definition of security and resilience parameters, environmental requirements, potential incentives, and the adoption of governance standards capable of ensuring regulatory predictability and legal certainty for investments.<\/p>\n