Security Industry Association Releases New and Enhanced Data Privacy Resources

SIA reiterates its commitment to promoting sound data privacy practices in the converged security technology industry.
Published: January 29, 2025

SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released a set of new and updated resources and programs around data privacy for security industry professionals.

SIA’s new Data Privacy Pro Certificate is a new course offering that “helps learners gain a strong understanding of key data privacy concepts,” according to the SIA announcement.

The course covers topics including:

  • Understanding personally identifiable information
  • Security industry-specific considerations
  • Privacy by design
  • Privacy impact assessments
  • Encryption and security
  • Navigating data partnerships
  • Key principles of data protection and securing data
  • Building trust through transparency and informed consent
  • Collaborating with law enforcement
  • Essential data handling strategies
  • Navigating data privacy and compliance in the U.S. and abroad

More About the SIA Data Privacy Pro Certificate

Member registration for the Data Privacy Pro Certificate is free thanks to the underwriting support of the Secure Worker Access Consortium and its managing partner, Daniel Krantz; nonmembers can access the course for $99.

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SIA has released a new 2025 edition of its Guide to U.S. Biometric Privacy Laws, a reference guide to state laws on biometric information and related legislative trends.

Biometric technologies have emerged as critical to the security field because they can enhance capabilities of solutions including video security, access control and identity management systems that help customers secure their facilities, employees and patrons against the threat of violence, theft or other harm.

As state-level data privacy laws continue to be enacted across the country, and clarified by state courts, this guide, produced by SIA’s government relations team and co-authored by Dykema, can serve as a starting point for any business user or industry supplier of biometric technologies attempting to navigate the often complex legal landscape around biometrics throughout the United States.

This resource is free for SIA members and will be made available for purchase for nonmembers soon.

In its newly enhanced and expanded Security Cornerstones Learning Series, which offers essential education on core business and technology topics within the security industry, SIA has produced an educational module on data privacy in the security, which addresses critical principles governing the collection, use and protection of personal data.

The module covers essential topics such as privacy by design, data minimization, the relationship between privacy and security and key aspects of legislation and regulatory compliance.

Security Cornerstones is a flexible training solution designed to provide novice professionals with a clear understanding of physical security technologies and best practices and expand technical knowledge for experienced employees by exploring industry elements they may not encounter daily, and the self-paced e-learning courses are available in both English and Spanish.

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