The Government of Singapore has launched a public consultation on a proposed Digital Infrastructure Bill (DIB) that would establish a new regulatory framework for major data centre and cloud service operators, strengthening the resilience, security and sustainability of the country’s digital infrastructure.
The proposed legislation introduces two licensing regimes:
- Foundational Digital Infrastructure (FDI) Licence: Applies to commercial data centres with an IT load requiring 10 MW or more of electrical power and cloud service providers generating an average annual revenue of over S$100 million from Singapore users over the previous three years. Licensed operators would be required to implement measures covering cybersecurity, physical security, business continuity, disaster recovery, governance, risk management, and incident reporting.
- Data Centre (DC) Licence: Applies to data centres with a critical IT load of 3 MW or more. Operators would be required to comply with energy efficiency requirements, including Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), with potential future standards for IT equipment and water efficiency.
The proposed Bill builds on Singapore’s cybersecurity framework by expanding regulatory oversight to include operational resilience, business continuity and sustainability for digital infrastructure providers.
Non-compliance with certain requirements could result in penalties of up to S$1 million or 10% of annual Singapore turnover, whichever is higher. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) will oversee implementation if the legislation is enacted. The public consultation on the proposed Bill remains open until 22 July 2026.
