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The California Consumer Privacy Act and the Security Industry
This paper provides SIA’s analysis of the California Consumer Privacy Act, which went into effect in January 2020; its provisions and reach; and how it impacts the security industry.
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SIA Signs Multi-Organization Letter to Congress on Facial Recognition
SIA has urged Congress to consider viable alternatives to bans on facial recognition to allow safe, accurate and effective use of the technology.
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SIA-Supported Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Bill Passes U.S. House of Representatives
H.R. 1618 will provide assistance for purchasing and installing residential carbon monoxide detectors. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives’ passing of H.R. 1618, the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2019 – a bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster (D-N.H.). SIA…
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Opposition Letter to Massachusetts Law on Temporary Locking Devices in Classrooms
The Security Industry Association has expressed concerns with Massachusetts HB 3871, which would amend state law to include “temporary door locking devices” for public schools to use in classrooms.
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Opposition Letter to Wisconsin Law on Classroom Barricade Devices
The Security Industry Association has expressed concerns with Wisconsin AB 44, which would amend state law to allow public schools to use “barricade devices” in classrooms.
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#DataDoneRight: Highlights From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Data Privacy Conference
On July 11 in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted Data Done Right, a summit for all things related to data privacy. The conference featured discussions of the policy issues surrounding consumer data and the businesses that use it, the future of tech innovation and ways to protect individual privacy while promoting innovation…
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SIA Supports Smart Cities Bill That Prioritizes Security
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) has introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a smart cities grant program promoting technological innovation, mobility, smart transportation systems and security. S. 1939, the Moving and Fostering Innovation to Revolutionize Smarter Transportation Act (or the Moving FIRST Act), authorizes $100 million in matching grant funds annually through fiscal year 2024 to…
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2019 SIA State Policy Priorities
The Security Industry Association tracks a wide range of policy issues for members, including state laws on right to repair, biometrics and school safety.
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Security Industry Association Announces 2019 Legislator of the Year Award Winners
Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Deb Fischer and Rep. Donald Payne, Jr., will be honored at SIA GovSummit in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md. –The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-N.J.) as the 2019 recipients of the SIA Legislator of the Year Award.…
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2019 SIA Federal Policy Priorities
The Security Industry Association is actively tracking a wide range of policy issues for its members, including workforce development, cybersecurity and school safety.
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