Documents

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Update on Video Surveillance Procurement Provisions in 2019 Defense Bill (Sec. 889)

This update follows a July 2018 communication to SIA members on a provision under consideration as part of the annual defense bill (National Defense Authorization Act, “NDAA”) that would restrict federal procurement of products and services involving video surveillance, telecommunications and radio communications equipment produced by certain Chinese firms.

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Section 301 SIA comments

Comments on Latest Proposed Tariffs on Chinese Goods Under Section 301 of the Trade Act

SIA filed comments with the U.S. Trade Representative expressing concerns with the latest series of tariffs proposed by the Trump administration. SIA’s comments detail member concerns surrounding the impact on the security industry from the latest proposal to impose up to 25 percent in additional tariffs on approximately $200 billion in goods imported from China, targeting a number of key security products that are widely imported.

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privacy profile references

SIA Privacy Profile References

The Security Industry Association shares General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) references for physical security and identity in the United States.

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information security overview

An Information Security Overview

Modern information security doctrine emphasizes multiple concentric rings, creating a multilayered defensive perimeter. This white paper by Adam Firestone explores key data and information security concepts and mechanisms.

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NFPA 3000 standard comments

Comments on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 3000 Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response Program (ASHER)

Learn about how the NFPA’s new standard on reacting to a hostile event will impact the security industry and access additional resources, tools and supplementary standards that can help in conjunction with NFPA 3000.

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preventing emerging attacks letter

Letter of Support for the Preventing Emerging Threats Act

On June 6, 2018, the Security Industry Association expressed strong support for S. 2836, the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018, which grants new authorities to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Justice to administer a counter unmanned aerial systems program to protect certain assets and perform critical missions.

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