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Security Industry Association Applauds Senate Passage and Prioritization of U.S. Innovation and Competition Act
The bipartisan bill promotes U.S. leadership in technological advancements, including biometrics, artificial intelligence and robotics. SILVER…
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Baltimore City Council Votes to Approve Extreme Ban on Facial Recognition
SILVER SPRING, Md. – On June 8, the Baltimore City Council voted 13-2 to approve what would…
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Baltimore City Council Advances Extreme Ban on Facial Recognition Tech for Personal, Business Use
Proposed Ordinance Would Criminalize Use of Common Consumer Products SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Baltimore City Council’s…
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Biden Administration Signs Executive Order to Improve the Nation’s Cybersecurity
Aiming to improve cybersecurity in the United States, President Biden signed an executive order (EO) on May…
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Security Industry Association Announces Part 2 Program for the Virtual 2021 SIA GovSummit
The second event in SIA’s three-part public policy and government security technology conference will take place virtually…
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What Is the SAFETY Act, and What Does It Cover?
In this video, get an overview of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security program and its benefits…
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SIA policy priorities
Border Security
SIA believes that between points of entry, security technology can play a key role in providing persistent surveillance at the border, detecting breaches of physical barriers and promoting a rapid response to border incursions, especially in areas that are otherwise difficult for the U.S. Border Patrol to monitor and protect.
Cybersecurity
SIA members play an important role in helping the federal government achieve the key cybersecurity and national security protections called for in Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, and SIA supports the development of a federal IT modernization fund.
Patent Reform
SIA supports legislation that cracks down on abuses by patent trolls, which thwart technological innovation and cost manufacturers millions of dollars each year.
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