Posts Tagged ‘Legislation’
SIA GovSummit Sheds Light on the Complexities of Addressing Hostile Drone Threats
Experts from military, homeland security and emerging tech law and policy examined the critical need for technologies to address challenges but also protect our drone-powered society. While uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) offer tremendous benefits, they also pose security risks across various sectors, including military, homeland security, critical infrastructure, law enforcement, borders, VIP protection and maritime…
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What to Know About Colorado’s New Biometric Data Requirements
Colorado Adds New Requirements for Biometric Data to Its Privacy Law: Marginal Adjustments in Contrast to Illinois BIPA On May 31, 2024, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law HB-1130, which broadens the scope and adds some new requirements for collecting and processing biometric data under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) passed in 2021. As…
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Misgivings Cloud First-in-Nation Colorado AI Law: Implications and Considerations for the Security Industry
Governor Asks for Further Refinement and Federal Preemption On May 17, 2024, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law Senate Bill 205 (SB-205), making Colorado the first state in the nation to enact a measure regulating artificial intelligence (AI) that is applicable broadly. Following a winding path that started with importing a bill drafted in…
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5 New State “Right to Repair” Laws and What They Mean for the Security Industry
Over the last few years, the “Right to Repair” movement has consistently gained momentum in states across the country with over 40 states having at least introduced right to repair legislation. While the Security Industry Association (SIA) acknowledges the importance of providing consumers with effective ways to extend the life cycle of consumer electronics and…
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Maryland Set to Enact Nation’s Strongest Regulations for Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Technology
Updated May 16, 2024 SILVER SPRING, Md. – On April 8, 2024, during its last day of regular session, the Maryland General Assembly unanimously passed House Bill 338/Senate Bill 182 to regulate the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement across the state. Gov. Wes Moore signed the bill into law on May 16.…
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Key State Legislation Trends for the Security Industry to Watch in 2024
With state legislative sessions across the country well underway, policymakers are grappling with a myriad of issues that security industry leaders and companies should be paying close attention to. Several key themes have already emerged at the forefront of legislative agendas so far in 2024 ranging from artificial intelligence and biometrics to right to repair…
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Highlights From the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and What It Means for the Security Industry
On Dec. 22, 2023, President Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2024. Approved annually, the NDAA primarily authorizes appropriations and sets policy requirements for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), while also addressing U.S. Department of Energy national security programs, U.S. Department of State activities, the intelligence community…
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EU Passes AI Act: What Does It Mean for the Security Industry?
In the early morning hours on Dec. 9, 2023, European Union (EU) lawmakers announced that an agreement was reached to finalize its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, legislation under development for more than two years and now expected to be formally adopted in early 2024. This legislation will make the EU the first to enact sweeping…
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NDAA Section 889 Update: Grant Funding Eligibility for Equipment Replacement
Since 2018, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has provided timely updates to members about implementation of “Section 889” U.S. government procurement and grant prohibitions on certain Chinese video surveillance and telecommunication equipment, as a benefit to SIA members and their customers. Today SIA provides new information that clarifies recent reports about the authorized use of…
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Security Industry Association Creates New and Updated Government Relations Guides for SIA Members
New SIA publications offer a state-by-state reference guide to biometric information privacy legislation, key information on federal grants that can be used for funding of security projects, a guide to facial recognition laws and important details on school security funding and cannabis security requirements. Updated Dec. 7, 2023 SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA)…
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