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2024 Post-Election Recap: Security Industry Outlook
SIA’s government relations team shares highlights of the 2024 election and what they may mean for security industry companies and SIA members. National Elections With a 2024 presidential election that…
Keep Reading »SIA Guide to Cannabis Security Requirements
SIA is pleased to introduce the SIA Guide to Cannabis Security Requirements in response to the need for more centralized information regarding the state-by-state requirements in the cannabis industry where applicable.
Keep Reading »State of New York Provides Retailers With Tax Credit for Security Improvements
What Retailers Need to Know About Using New York’s Retail Security Tax Credit On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year…
Keep Reading »State Legislative Update: 2024 Legislation Impacting the Security Industry
With most state legislative sessions across the United States now adjourned for the year, here are key outcomes on myriad issues that security industry leaders and companies should be paying…
Keep Reading »Nation’s Strongest Regulations for Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Technology Go Into Effect: Key Provisions of Maryland’s New Law
The only U.S. state to pass legislation specifically addressing facial recognition technology this year, Maryland’s new law was signed by Gov. Wes Moore on May 26, 2024, and went into…
Keep Reading »Update on California AI Measures After Conclusion of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session
Sept. 30, 2024, looms as the deadline for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign or veto any bills cleared by the legislature and sent to the governor’s office by the…
Keep Reading »California Bills Would Impact Artificial Intelligence, Shape Security
Movement on AI, Other Measures in California’s 2024 Legislative Session As California’s legislature enters the last days of its legislative session that ends Aug. 31, 2024, it’s do-or-die time for…
Keep Reading »What to Know About Illinois’ New Biometric Data Requirements
Key considerations and implications for security industry companies regarding the new Illinois BIPA reform proposal On Aug. 2, 2024, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a major Biometric Information Privacy Act…
Keep Reading »Key Dismissal of BIPA Case Upheld in Federal Court: What SIA Members Need to Know
On June 17, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court’s judgment concerning the plaintiff’s appeal in Zellmer vs. Meta Platforms, dismissing the case…
Keep Reading »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,…
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