BSIA launches landmark ethical Automated Facial Recognition framework
The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) video surveillance section has launched an ethical and legal use guide for Automated Facial Recognition (AFR). The guide is the first of its kind, following recommendations on responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD); it encompasses useful terms and abbreviations, ethical […]
ECHO adds Mike Reddington as new Board member
ECHO (Electronic Call Handling Operations) has announced Mike Reddington, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), has been appointed to its Board of Directors with immediate effect. Mike’s appointment comes after Dave Wilkinson stepped down in December to focus on key activities in his ongoing role of Director of Technical Services at the […]
BSIA launches regional personnel rounds of British Security Awards
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have recently launched the regional rounds for the security personnel categories of the British Security Awards. British Security Awards Due to take place on Wednesday 30 June at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, the British Security Awards will celebrate the achievements made by security officers and teams across the […]
BSIA wins Business Member Association of the Year
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has won the Business Member Association of the Year Award at the Association of Association Executives Awards 2020, which was held on 16 December. In choosing the BSIA from a wide list of well-known and respected trade associations from across the United Kingdom, the judges chose the BSIA as […]
FIA and BSIA collaborate on letter to the UK Government
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) and the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have recently collaborated on a letter to the UK Government, regarding the proposed product regulation changes and the new UKCA mark, set to be implemented on 1 January 2021. CEO at the FIA, Ian Moore and CEO at the BSIA, Mike Reddington wrote […]
BSIA welcomes extension of Thatcham certification withdrawal
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed certification body, Thatcham’s extension to the withdrawal of their Whole Vehicle Marking certification to 31 December 2022 to give time for a new British Standard to be introduced as its replacement. The extension has been announced after the BSIA lobbied on behalf of its Asset Property Marking […]