Posts Tagged ‘Legislation’
Security Policy Brief: What Right to Repair Legislation Means for the Security Industry
In this video, learn about several recently introduced Right to Repair bills and how SIA is engaging on behalf of members on this issue. “Right to Repair” legislation, as introduced in several states in 2021, would mandate original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide unauthorized repair providers with diagnostic and repair information, along…
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SIA Supports EAGLES Act School Violence Prevention Bill
On Feb. 23, Congress introduced S. 495, the EAGLES Act of 2021, a safe school initiative with bipartisan support named for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mascot. The EAGLES Act would establish a national program on targeted school violence prevention and provide additional resources to expand research and training on a national scale. The…
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Physical Security Vertical Market Assessment: Health Care
This vertical market report, produced by Omdia exclusively for SIA, assesses the U.S. market for physical security equipment in health care, examining market drivers and barriers for the health care vertical, the role of security technology and biometrics in helping health organizations combat the pandemic and legislation and regulations impacting the health care sector.
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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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Security Policy Brief: What BIPA-Style Legislation Means for the Security Industry
In this video, learn about BIPA laws and how SIA is engaging on behalf of members on this issue. Biometric Information Protection Acts, or BIPA-style legislation, mandate written consent and notice requirements for private entities, including individuals, who use products that include biometric information, such as an individual’s retina, iris, face or fingerprints. The Security…
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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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Top SIA Government Relations Accomplishments in 2020
While 2020 was a challenging year for our industry, Security Industry Association (SIA) members relied upon innovation and ability to adapt in order to overcome various obstacles presented by COVID-19 and proved resilient in continuing to provide key products and services to help keep people safe and secure. Consistent with SIA’s core mission – to…
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Joint Support Letter for the Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act
The Security Industry Association joined a multi-association coalition in expressing support for S. 4117, which would simplify forgiveness of PPP small business loans.
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Washington Facial Recognition Law FAQ
On March 31, 2020, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law legislation (SB 6280) that requires state and local agencies, including law enforcement, that use or plan to use facial recognition technologies to meet certain reporting and deployment requirements. This FAQ is intended to help both agencies and vendors in the state understand the law’s requirements, with the caveats that ambiguities remain and additional legislative and/or regulatory changes and clarifications are possible.
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SIA Letter of Support for the Advancing Facial Recognition Act
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has offered its support for H.R. 6929, the Advancing Facial Recognition Act, which requires federal agencies to complete a study on facial recognition technologies.
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