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Guide to U.S. Biometric Privacy Laws

Get the latest details on biometric privacy laws and state and local biometric information and related legislative trends in 24 states!

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Click-to-Cancel Stopped Less Than a Week Before Effective Date

In October 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted changes regarding the Negative Option Rule, better known…

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Industry Feedback Needed on New Tariff Rates

On July 9, 2025, President Trump posted a series of letters sent to countries subject to reciprocal…

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What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for the Security Industry

SIA Analysis on Key Industry Priorities Included in H.R. 1 On July 4, 2025, President Trump officially…

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Announcing New Chair of SIA's Government Relations Committee Bobby Parmiter, Amazon

Security Industry Association Names Bobby Parmiter as Chair of SIA’s Government Relations Committee

Bobby Parmiter, senior public policy manager at Amazon, will lead the committee’s efforts to advise SIA members…

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False Alarm Fine Relief: New York Set to Enact Legislation Ensuring Only Those Who Set Off False Alarms Get Fined

Alarm companies who work within the state of New York will be able to take sighs of…

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Groundbreaking Texas AI Law Also Brings Needed Clarity on Use of Biometric Technologies for Security

On June 22, 2025, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law H.B. 149, the Texas Responsible Artificial…

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SIA Protect the Lower 900 MHz Band Maintain Access for Important Public Safety and Security Technologies

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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SIA Technology Insights – Spring 2025

SIA Technology Insights is a journal produced semiannually by SIA that distills the most current thinking for applying today’s security technologies.

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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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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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Guide to State and Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology: A Reference Guide to U.S. State and Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology and Related Legislative Trends (report cover)

Guide to State & 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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SIA Federal Grants Guide - 2024 Edition

Federal Grants Guide

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has compiled this list of key federal grant programs and related resources as a tool for SIA members and their customers. While this list is not exhaustive, it provides information on key federal funding programs that support the effective implementation of security solutions.

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Guide to State & Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology

A newly updated reference guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends.

Guide to State and Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology: A Reference Guide to U.S. State and Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology and Related Legislative Trends (report cover)

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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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