NAID is an acronym for the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID).  Then NAID merged with PRISM International, a trade association for Professional Records and Information Services Management, that provided a Privacy+ Certification program for companies in the commercial records and information management industry.  The entity  that was created became from the merger of NAID and PRISM International became known as i-SIGMA.

i-SIGMA stands for the International Secure Information Governance & Management Association.  And i-SIGMA is the industry trade association for secure data destruction, as well as records and information management service providers. The key role of i-SIGMA is to enforce standards and ethical compliance for nearly 2,500 service providers.  And i-SIGMA has global reach as these service providers are on six continents, and it currently maintains extremely rigorous and widely accepted data-security vendor-compliance certifications, namely, NAID AAA Certification and PRISM Privacy+ Certification.  Presently, hundreds of governments and thousands of private entities use these certification programs to meet their regulatory due diligence requirements. 

Hence, the NAID AAA Certification is a recognized and voluntary program for member companies providing information destruction services.  Service providers must meet necessary NAID AAA Certification specifications.  Additionally, as part of this certification program, they have to pass ongoing announced and unannounced audits to ensure their consistent compliance with all necessary deliverables and regulations. This certification meets clients’ regulatory due diligence on their behalf.

Rigorous Adherence to Standards – NAID AAA Certification requires organizations to adhere to stringent operational standards for data destruction.  This includes procedures for shredding, degaussing, and recycling sensitive materials.

Regular Audits – Companies that attain NAID AAA Certification must undergo regular audits to ensure compliance with NAID standards.  These audits assess the effectiveness of operational procedures and adherence to security protocols.

Employee Training – When your organization attains NAID AAA Certification,® you are required to train to train your employees on best practices for data security and destruction. This ensures that all your staff members are knowledgeable about safeguarding sensitive information.

 

Environmental Responsibility – NAID AAA Certification emphasizes responsible recycling and disposal of materials.  Your organization must engage in and promote environmentally friendly practices in data destruction.

Global Reach – NAID AAA Certification is widely recognized worldwide, with approximately 2,500 service providers having attained NAID AAA Certification on six continents.  This certification helps your organization demonstrate its commitment to data security on a global scale.

i-SIGMA Oversight – The i-SIGMA Association’s oversight of NAID AAA Certification enforces standards and ethical compliance, ensuring that all certified providers maintain the most rigorous data-security vendor-compliance certifications.

NAID AAA Certification is a powerful factor for organizations that manage sensitive information.  It enhances trust and credibility while helping mitigate risks and ensuring compliance with regulations. By achieving NAID AAA Certification, your organization can position itself as a leader in data security, gaining a competitive edge in a world where lack of adherence to data security standards can have serious repercussions and adversely affect organizations.
 

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For more information on NAID AAA Certification and how it can benefit your organization, contact IBEC today!