Comments are In: New Certification Specifications Ready for Rollout
For the past month, i-SIGMA has sought industry feedback on several proposed modifications to NAID AAA and PRISM Privacy+ Certification requirements. “It was reassuring to learn members understood why the proposed modifications were necessary,” said i-SIGMA CEO Bob Johnson. “I think the team did a great job of making the case. There was no push […]
Read more »i-SIGMA Member Sentiment on Recovery Continues to Improve
While i-SIGMA members continue to see improvements in the economy, the most recent Member Sentiment Survey shows steady improvement in all but one of the five issues the association polled. 1.) Percentage of Clients Temporarily Closed Due to the Shutdown A month-over-month comparison clearly shows that the best-case scenario (10% or less client closures) is […]
Read more »Someone Knows Everything: i-SIGMA’s “Ask the Professionals” Gets Answers
There’s an old joke where a guy says that between him and his brother, they know everything. And, when he is summarily presented with a question he can’t answer, he simply says his brother knows the answer to that one. That’s sort of the case with i-SIGMA’s “Ask the Professionals” member benefit, but with a […]
Read more »Certification Changes Comment Period Open
i-SIGMA is inviting members to comment on proposed amendments to the NAID AAA and PRISM Privacy+ Certification specifications through 10 August 2020. The three changes that apply only to NAID AAA Certification are intended to improve security and regulatory compliance and to harmonize NAID’s certification specifications with PRISM’s. They include requirements for policies and procedures […]
Read more »Additional Resources for Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic (23 June Update)
i-SIGMA continues to be here as a resource to members during this time of evolving difficulty. Here are updates for members this week: Announcing FREE Road to Recovery Webinar Series Access the most relevant content facing secure data destruction and records management professionals in today’s market, during this 10-part webinar series featuring key presenters and […]
Read more »i-SIGMA Member Sentiment Report: Month 3
We are happy to report it appears the improvements and optimism reflected in last month’s survey results continue. More Customers are Paying for Services In April, 37% of service providers reported 40% or more of their customers were not accepting service, while in the most recent survey, only 14% of service providers report the customer […]
Read more »Associate Members Elect Director Representative
Jennie Gift, CSDS, of Record Nations/Shred Nations has been elected to serve as a Director on the i-SIGMA Board, filling a seat defined by the bylaws to represent the interests and perspective of the organization’s Associate Members. “The vendor members that provide products and services to the industry are a critical part of our association,” […]
Read more »Board Approves Membership Committee Appointees
The Board of Directors has approved the appointments of the following three industry veterans to the i-SIGMA Membership Committee: Paul Kearns, Kefron Group Limited, Dublin, Ireland Christopher Jones, Secure Records Solutions, Thomasville, GA, United States Giovanna Spadoni, OMTRA SRL, Milan, Italy The committee, which is chaired by i-SIGMA President-Elect Brock Miller of Shred Northwest, is […]
Read more »Discover the NAID & PRISM International Expo Hall from Your Home
Even though the NAID and PRISM International 2020 Conference and Expo was unable to showcase its wonderful expo hall this year, our exhibitors still have a fantastic lineup of products and services available to help with your IG business needs. Here are some of the exhibitors you would have seen in Orlando, along with the […]
Read more »MEMBER News: Vecoplan Increases Focus on Paper Market
Facility and staff expansion occurs to support company growth. ARCHDALE, N.C. – Vecoplan, LLC has invested in its facility and staff to increase focus on the paper and document shredding markets. At its Archdale headquarters, the manufacturing and assembly facility was expanded by 7,000 square feet in later 2019 and early 2020 to increase production […]
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