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United for Privacy Coalition Letter to President Biden
SIA, as part of a coalition of associations and industry groups, circulated a letter to President Biden as part of an effort to bring a unified cross-industry voice underscoring the need to pass a national privacy
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How the FY22 Appropriations Bill Impacts Security Companies
President Biden has signed an appropriations bill funding several government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice. Security Industry Association (SIA) members who actively participate in or are considering participation in the federal marketplace should pay close attention to funding amounts since it could impact future…
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$25 Million in New Grant Funding Established for Safety and Security Barriers
As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Congress secured funding to protect pedestrians from vehicle attacks. The ongoing threat to public safety in crowded spaces, special events and street venues has received notice in H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was signed into law by President Biden in November 2021.…
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Letter Strengthening Public Trust for Facial Recognition
SIA sent a letter to congressional leadership recommending how its members can builds public trust surrounding the use of facial recognition technology.
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Competition Legislation Will Boost Technological Investments and Benefit Security
SIA encourages bipartisan efforts in House and Senate to reconcile some of the significant differences between COMPETES and USICA bills. On Feb. 4, 2022, the America COMPETES Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) is encouraged by this important step taken by the House to address global…
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SIA’s Commitment to Data Privacy: What You Need to Know
Presented by the SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board To mark Data Privacy Week – which the Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to be a “Champion” of – the SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board is publishing its first monthly update to the security industry. This update will provide readers with news and information about privacy…
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How the Latest National Defense Authorization Act Impacts the Security Industry
On Dec. 27, 2021, President Biden signed the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that annually authorizes federal funding for various programs under the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and its service branches – the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force. Prior to its enactment, the Security Industry Association (SIA) circulated a support letter…
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Support Letter for FY22 National Defense Authorization Act
SIA circulated a support letter to members of Congress that encouraged lawmakers to approve the recommended funding levels put forth by members of the armed services committees.
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Why Hostile Vehicle Incidents Can’t Be Ignored
With a clear pattern of incidents, here’s why cities must pay attention – and what SIA is doing to drive awareness The road to Waukesha, Wisconsin, runs from Santa Monica, California. It runs from Stillwater, Oklahoma. It runs from Austin, Texas, and Charlottesville, Virginia. The road runs from New York City and New Orleans, Louisiana. …
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What the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Means for Security and Life Safety Companies
Dear Security Industry Association (SIA) members, On Nov. 15, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. This infrastructure bill is the most significant U.S. investment in infrastructure in decades and includes $550 billion in funding far above baseline for many existing highway, transit, rail and other programs. SIA commends the president…
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