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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Guide to State & Local Laws on Facial Recognition Technology
SIA presents a reference guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends.
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SIA Guide to School Security Funding
SIA is pleased to introduce the SIA Guide to School Security Funding in response to the need for more centralized information on the variety of sources of funding available specifically for K-12 school security solutions, with a guide to many school security grant programs, including federal and state programs.
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Guide to U.S. Biometric Privacy Laws
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…
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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…
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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…
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