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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 key legislation on artificial intelligence (AI) that has been discussed and debated over for months. The Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committees faced an Aug. 15…
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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 (BIPA) reform into law. The reform proposal received approval back in May within the Illinois House of Representatives with a 81-30 vote, after clearing the Illinois…
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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 filed over alleged violations of Illinois’ Biometric Information Protection Act (BIPA). Notably, the Ninth Circuit rejected the original reasoning used by the district court, which…
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Latest Federal Data Privacy Proposal Stalls in Committee: What It Means for the Security Industry
Meanwhile, More States Adopt Consensus Model On June 27, 2024, the House Energy and Commerce Committee canceled its planned markup of the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), following pushback from a wide spectrum of stakeholders on the latest draft released just days prior, including groups that had been supportive of previous iterations. Even more significantly,…
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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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