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Guide to State and Local Laws on Facial Recognition
Just updated! Access this essential guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends (free to SIA members!).
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“Seeing Is Believing”—If You’re Allowed to Watch
A 59-Second Video Is Not a Coexistence Study NextNav published a blog post on May 5, 2026,…
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Protecting the Lower 900MHz Band: What the Security Industry Needs to Know
A proposal currently before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could put billions of devices at risk—from home…
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Security Industry Association Reveals More Keynote and Government Expert Speakers for SIA GovSummit 2026
Joshua Obstfeld of the FBI will keynote SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference, taking place…
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Security Industry Association Reveals Keynote and Government Expert Speakers for SIA GovSummit 2026
Gharun Lacy of the State Department will headline SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference, taking…
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Security Industry Association Announces Agenda for 2026 SIA GovSummit
SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference will take place May 20–21in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING,…
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SIA Member Executives Join Forces on the Hill to Advocate for Security Industry Policy Priorities
On March 4–5, 2026, 70 security industry executives from the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Electronic Security…
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Guide to State and Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology
SIA presents a reference guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends.
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Guide to U.S. Biometric Privacy Laws
Get helpful information on U.S. statewide laws that impose requirements on the use of biometric data and technologies in 24 states and localities.
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Right to Repair Laws Guide
This guide indicates which states have adopted right to repair laws and how such laws could impact your business.
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SIA Guide to School Security Funding
SIA is pleased to introduce the SIA Guide to School Security Funding in response to the need for more centralized information on the variety of sources of funding available specifically for K-12 school security solutions, with a guide to many school security grant programs, including federal and state programs.
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Protect the Lower 900 MHz Band
SIA urges maintained access to the lower 900 MHz band for important public safety and security technologies.
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Lower 900 MHz Band NextNav Interference Impact Study
A technical study conducted by engineering firm Pericle Communications Company reveals that a proposal before the FCC would cause harmful interference to consumer electronics, appliances, security systems, smart home equipment and more.
Keep Reading »Guide to U.S. Biometric Privacy Laws
Get helpful information on U.S. statewide laws that impose requirements on the use of biometric data and technologies in 24 states and localities.
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Our Policy Priorities
SIA closely monitors issues that matter to our members and to the safety of our citizens.
Border Security
SIA supports ensuring U.S. border security initiatives provide for deployment of modern security technology to its full potential in conjunction with other measures, in a manner that is most cost effective and beneficial for taxpayers.
School Safety and Security
With a goal of safe learning environment for every student, SIA s dedicated to working to enhance the safety and security of schools in the United States.
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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