Regulator Profile
SIA
Security Industry Authority
Enforcement Regulator3
Areas of regulation
7
Laws enforced
UK-wide
Quick links
Approved Contractor Scheme
Enforcement
Licensing
What SIA does
Regulates the private security industry in the UK. Issues licences for security guards, door supervisors, CCTV operators, close protection operatives, and other security roles. Manages Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) for security companies. Enforces licensing requirements and investigates unlicensed activity.
Additional information
Licence types: Door Supervision, Security Guard, Close Protection, CCTV, Cash and Valuables in Transit, Key Holding. ACS demonstrates quality standards for security providers.
Legal framework
Legislation that SIA enforces.
Primary legislation
- Defence Reform Act 2014 Act 2014
- Official Secrets Act 1911 Act
- Private Security Industry Act 2001 Act 2001
- Procurement Act 2023 Act 2023
- Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 Act 2012
- Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 Act 2012
- Security Service Act 1989 Act 1989
Sectors regulated
Retail
Hotels and hospitality
Security