SIA Weighs In on Biometrics and Facial Recognition Legislation
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has kicked off the 2021 legislative cycle by testifying at public hearings on biometric and facial recognition technologies in three states and the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. SIA supports safeguards ensuring responsible use and sensible privacy protections, while rejecting blanket bans or unbalanced restrictions of these technologies. Introduced in the…
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SIA New Member Profile: TLab West AB
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member TLab West AB is a development company with special expertise in the area of advanced security systems that offers products and services for the global security market. The company is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with local offices in Orebro and Sundsvall, and serves customers in the Nordic countries and…
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SIA New Member Profile: Spire Leadership
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Spire Leadership combines executive coaching with business advising for a customized, solution-oriented process. The company’s approach is designed to build clarity, confidence and conviction while preparing clients for a new level of success and igniting their paths forward. Spire Leadership is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and – as is…
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Looking for Guidance on Facial Recognition Policies & Deployment? Check Out These New Resources From ALEC & BSIA
The Security Industry Association (SIA) believes all technology products, including facial recognition, must only be used for purposes that are lawful, ethical and nondiscriminatory. As demonstrated throughout its 30+-year history of development, facial recognition technology offers tremendous benefits to society when used effectively and responsibly. Industry has a duty to ensure that advanced technologies, particularly those enabled…
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SIA Joins Tech, Business Groups to Encourage Federal Investment in IT Modernization
As Congress and the Biden administration continue to negotiate the final terms of another COVID-19 aid package, SIA partnered with tech and business trade associations led by the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) to urge Congress to provide $9 billion for the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF). SIA supported the initial authorization of TMF, which allows…
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Does Your Small Business Need Privacy Guidance? A New 2-Pager From NIST Can Help
One of the biggest emerging challenges for businesses involves implementing data privacy practices that meet both compliance demands and consumer expectations. This can be especially true for small businesses that lack the resources of enterprise-level organizations. During the past few years, the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) Data Privacy Advisory Board has sought to assist members…
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Women’s History Spotlight on Marie Van Brittan Brown
Do you know the origin story of residential security? A great place to start is with Marie Van Brittan Brown, the inventor of the first modern home security system. In 1966, Brown was a 43-year-old woman living in New York City and working long hours as a nurse; her husband, Albert, was also away many…
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SIA New Member Profile: The Sage Group
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member The Sage Group is a value transformation consultancy that works closely with leaders and their teams to ensure they are strategically positioned and operationally capable to meet the window of opportunity. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and its The Great Conversation series now includes leaders from all…
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Call for Volunteers: SIA Education and Training Committee
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is seeking qualified volunteers for its Education and Training Committee. This standing committee, led by Chair Chris Peckham, Ph.D. (Ollivier Corporation) and Vice-Chair Rob Hile (GC&E Systems Group) with the assistance of SIA Director of Education and Training Elli Voorhees, Ph.D., is responsible for the direction of existing professional development…
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SIA’s Commitment to Data Privacy
On Data Privacy Day 2021, the Security Industry Association (SIA) reiterates its commitment to promoting sound data privacy practices in the converged security technology sector. SIA in 2017 created the Data Privacy Advisory Board, and during the past four years, that panel has raised awareness of this critical issue through webinars, white papers, conference presentations,…
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