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Maryland Set to Enact Nation’s Strongest Regulations for Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Technology
While the measure is a carefully crafted compromise that includes additional provisions, the core aspects are consistent with SIA’s Principles for the Responsible and Effective Use of Facial Recognition.
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Maryland Set to Enact Nation’s Strongest Regulations for Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Technology
SILVER SPRING, Md. – On April 8, 2024, during its last day of regular session, the Maryland…
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Event Report: Security Industry Leaders Take Their Stories to Capitol Hill on Security Hill Day
The Security Industry Association (SIA), with support from the Electronic Security Association (ESA), hosted the 2024 Security…
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Key State Legislation Trends for the Security Industry to Watch in 2024
With state legislative sessions across the country well underway, policymakers are grappling with a myriad of issues…
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Security Industry Association Announces 2024 Winners of the SIA Legislator of the Year Award
Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Jay Obernolte will be recognized for their policy leadership on key issues in…
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Security Industry Association Announces Agenda for 2024 SIA GovSummit
SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference will take place May 21-22 in Washington, D.C. SILVER…
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Highlights From the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and What It Means for the Security Industry
On Dec. 22, 2023, President Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal…
Keep Reading »Guide to State & Local Laws on Facial Recognition
This publication – free for SIA members! – offers an in-depth reference guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends.
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Facial Recognition
Facial recognition technology makes our country safer and brings value to our everyday lives when used effectively and responsibly.
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