Archive for February 2021
SIA Supports EAGLES Act School Violence Prevention Bill
On Feb. 23, Congress introduced S. 495, the EAGLES Act of 2021, a safe school initiative with bipartisan support named for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mascot. The EAGLES Act would establish a national program on targeted school violence prevention and provide additional resources to expand research and training on a national scale. The…
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Security Industry Association Names Matt Feenan as 2021 SIA Committee Chair of the Year
Feenan, immediate past chair of the SIA RISE Committee, will be honored at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Matt Feenan as the 2021 recipient of the SIA Committee Chair of the Year Award, which recognizes individuals for excellence in leading SIA committees and advancing member objectives.…
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Security Industry Association Names Tony Diodato as 2021 SIA Standards Service Award Recipient
Diodato will be recognized at The Advance for his outstanding dedication and contributions to SIA’s Open Supervised Device Protocol standard and programming. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Tony Diodato as the recipient of the 2021 SIA Standards Service Award, an honor presented to an individual demonstrating continued excellence and tireless service in…
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SIA New Member Profile: Knox Company
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member The Knox Company provides rapid access solutions for public safety agencies, industries, military and property owners across the world. Knox is a woman-owned business that is proud to offer products designed and manufactured in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with offices in Chicago, Illinois,…
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Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair and Vice Chair to Lead Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board
Benji Hutchinson of NEC Corporation of America and Jim Black of Microsoft will guide the SIA IBTAB in driving advancement and adoption of innovative biometric solutions. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named a new chair and vice chair to lead the SIA Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB), an exclusive advisory…
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SIA Weighs In on Biometrics and Facial Recognition Legislation
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has kicked off the 2021 legislative cycle by testifying at public hearings on biometric and facial recognition technologies in three states and the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. SIA supports safeguards ensuring responsible use and sensible privacy protections, while rejecting blanket bans or unbalanced restrictions of these technologies. Introduced in the…
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Security Policy Brief: What BIPA-Style Legislation Means for the Security Industry
In this video, learn about BIPA laws and how SIA is engaging on behalf of members on this issue. Biometric Information Protection Acts, or BIPA-style legislation, mandate written consent and notice requirements for private entities, including individuals, who use products that include biometric information, such as an individual’s retina, iris, face or fingerprints. The Security…
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SIA New Member Profile: TLab West AB
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member TLab West AB is a development company with special expertise in the area of advanced security systems that offers products and services for the global security market. The company is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with local offices in Orebro and Sundsvall, and serves customers in the Nordic countries and…
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SIA New Member Profile: Spire Leadership
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Spire Leadership combines executive coaching with business advising for a customized, solution-oriented process. The company’s approach is designed to build clarity, confidence and conviction while preparing clients for a new level of success and igniting their paths forward. Spire Leadership is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and – as is…
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Looking for Guidance on Facial Recognition Policies & Deployment? Check Out These New Resources From ALEC & BSIA
The Security Industry Association (SIA) believes all technology products, including facial recognition, must only be used for purposes that are lawful, ethical and nondiscriminatory. As demonstrated throughout its 30+-year history of development, facial recognition technology offers tremendous benefits to society when used effectively and responsibly. Industry has a duty to ensure that advanced technologies, particularly those enabled…
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