Letter of Support for Restoring Full Federal Government Operations
On Jan. 18, 2019, the Security Industry Association joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and many other organizations in urging Congress and the Trump administration to immediately take steps to restore the full operation of the federal government.
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General Data Protection Regulation Fact Sheet 2: Operational Privacy
This resource, as part of SIA’s GDPR guidance, shares an overview of operational privacy for security services, key GDPR terms and helpful resources.
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General Data Protection Regulation Fact Sheet 1
The Security Industry Association shares General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines, questions and answers and resources for security companies.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Letter of Support for the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act
On May 22, 2018, the Security Industry Association expressed strong support for the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017, which directs the U.S. Department of Commerce to establish the Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence.
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