Posts Tagged ‘Legislation’
Security Industry Association Files Amicus Brief in Key BIPA Case
At the end of August 2023, the Security Industry Association (SIA) filed an amicus curie (“friend of the court”) brief in support of a U.S. District Court ruling that rejects an incorrect interpretation of requirements under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) of 2008 in a case under consideration by the Ninth Circuit Court…
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New York Lifts Ban on Biometric Technologies in K-12 Schools
Retains Current Restriction on Facial Recognition On Sept. 27, 2023, New York State Department of Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa issued a determination that lifted the nearly three-year ban on use of biometric technologies in both public and private K-12 schools in effect from December 2020. Despite objections from the New York School Boards Association,…
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Federal and State Policy and the Security Industry: An Update From SIA to Our Members
The Security Industry Association (SIA) government relations team works diligently on efforts that matter to our members and to the safety of our citizens, providing premier advocacy, member resources and events. In this video, SIA’s Jake Parker, Colby Williams and George Sewell provide an update on the latest federal and state policy developments impacting the…
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Security Products Exemption in California Right to Repair Legislation a Key Trend Nationally
Updated Oct. 10, 2023 SILVER SPRING, Md. – Following final passage of Senate Bill 244 by the state legislature on Sept. 13, 2023, and signature by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 10, 2023, California has become the third and largest U.S. state to adopt “right to repair” legislation broadly applicable to manufacturers of electronic…
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New Atlanta Law Requires Security Cameras at Gas Stations
Learn about the new legislation, approved by the Atlanta City Council and requiring gas stations to install and maintain video surveillance systems. On Aug. 7, 2023, the Atlanta City Council approved new ordinance 23-O-1346, which will require all gas stations in the Atlanta, Georgia, area to install and maintain video surveillance systems. The council hopes…
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What SIA Members Need to Know About the New FAR Rule on TikTok
In response to the recent surge of security concerns regarding the application TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance Limited, Congress prohibited federal agency and contractor use under Division R, section 102 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, known as the “No TikTok on Government Devices Act,” which was signed into law Dec. 29, 2022.…
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What Minnesota’s Right to Repair Law Means for Security Products and Manufacturers
On May 24, 2023, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed into law an omnibus appropriations bill which includes a comprehensive right to repair law that will go into effect on July 1, 2024. To date, Minnesota is only the second state in the county to adopt a right to repair law broadly covering electronic devices, following New…
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Protecting Mass Gathering Venues Against Drone Threats: How SIA and the Industry Are Leading the Way
Bill Edwards and Cory Peterson discuss how SIA and our members are working to advance UAS-specific authorities and regulations within the United States Code. It’s Time to Protect the Public The weaponization of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, poses a significant threat to public safety and, specifically, those venues that…
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What the American Data Privacy and Protection Act Means for the Security Industry
SIA’s Jake Parker Shares Analysis Status: Originally known as the “three-corners” bill, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) is significant because it is the first framework for a U.S. national data privacy law that has been developed on a bipartisan basis, albeit only at the committee level so far. Developed jointly by three…
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What the Proposed Federal Privacy Law Could Mean for Businesses
SIA’s Data Privacy Advisory Board shares updates on the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, plus new efforts from the advisory board. In this month’s update from the SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board, get the most current information on advisory board projects and events, then see updates on the latest privacy developments, legislative and regulatory…
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