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SIA Seeks Member Opinions About Fever Detection Systems
In response to the Covid-19 global pandemic, the security industry has sought to provide customers with solutions…
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Security Industry Association Says Portland, Ore., Facial Recognition Bans Are Shortsighted
City council’s decision to prohibit the technology’s use by businesses impacts companies’ ability to secure their facilities…
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UPDATE: New Compliance Deadline for Sec. 889 (a)(1)(B) – Sept. 30, 2020
On Aug. 12, U.S. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) John Ratcliffe issued a memorandum to the U.S…
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Security Industry Association Releases Policy Principles to Guide the Use of Facial Recognition Technology
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading trade association representing security solutions providers, has released…
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Here’s What NDAA Section 889 Really Means for Federal Grants
New Federal Regulation Answers Key Questions on How Section 889 Applies to Federal Grant Funds The Office…
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Facial Recognition Success Stories Showcase Positive Use Cases of the Technology
New: Introducing SIA’s Core Principles for Facial Recognition Technology Use SIA believes facial recognition must be used…
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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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