The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released model privacy legislation calling for a federal privacy law that would protect consumers and eliminate a confusing patchwork of state laws.

SecureNet, a B2B provider of turn key security, smart home and IoT solutions, has won a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Icontrol Networks Inc. in Sept. 2015. 

On Feb. 3, CBS 2 Chicago ran a lengthy investigative story about DEFENDERS, ADT’s largest authorized dealer. While multiple allegations were presented, the main argument was that DEFENDERS has “hundreds of frustrated customers who said they were duped, in some cases overpaying by thousands of dollars.”

Today, CEDIA has announced the launch of the CEDIA Member of Excellence Program. There are two designations CEDIA members can achieve to demonstrate their company's commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to their clients: investing in professional development and technical excellence, and serving their community.

Columnist Roy Pollack challenges professionals to test their knowledge in the latest 5 Minute Tech quiz.

For those unable to dedicate a specific date or time to a training course, 3xLOGIC has got you covered with its self-paced online courses that provide videos, discussion boards, hands-on demonstrations and a number of other resources to help you become a VIGIL or infinias expert.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) marked Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28 by continuing its efforts to help its members understand and manage the critical issue of protecting consumer data.

San Jose, Calif. has become the 11th U.S. city to drop the controversial alarm management practice known as “verified response.” 

Chris Heaton, VP of advocacy and public affairs at the ESA, said that there are two different kinds of bills most likely to affect the security industry in 2019: those involving school security, and those involving occupational licensing. 

The Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association (GELSSA), A-Com Security Co. LLP and Safecom Security Solutions Inc. alarm companies filed a notice of appeal in their federal lawsuit against the city of Sandy Springs, Georgia, challenging the constitutionality of an ordinance that imposes fines on alarm companies for false alarms caused by alarm users.