Charlotte, NC — December 30th, 2025 — Shred America, the fastest-growing information destruction company in the United States, is proud to announce its acquisition of Shred Assured, a...

Fort Mill, SC — December 1, 2025 — Shred America, the fastest-growing information destruction company in the United States, is proud to announce its acquisition of Magnolia Document...

FORT MILL, SC — November 24, 2025 — Shred America, the fastest-growing information destruction company in the United States, is proud to announce its ranking as #9 on...

FORT MILL, SC — November 17th, 2025 — Shred America, the fastest-growing information destruction company in the United States, is proud to announce its acquisition of Papersmith Mobile...

KITCHENER, Ont. - November 14, 2025 - Alpine Shredding Trucks is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Haughey as its new Director of Operations. (more…)

CINCINNATI, OH - November 12, 2025 - Royal Document Destruction, a family-owned shredding company with full-service paper shredding and hard-drive destruction facilities in Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio, is...

IRVINE, CA – November 3, 2025 – Building on its SOC 2 Type II compliance, O’Neil strengthens its position as a trusted leader in information security for records...

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – October 30, 2025 — CSPR earns NJDEP renewal for groundbreaking solar recycling permit—keeping panels out of landfills and fueling New Jersey’s clean energy future. The...

CINCINNATI, OH - October 15, 2025 - Document Destruction, an i-SIGMA's NAID AAA Certified member of secure document shredding proudly announces the acquisition of Super Shred Inc., a...

NASHVILLE, TN – September 30, 2025 – KnightHorst Shredding, a leader in secure, on-site document and media destruction, today announced the strategic acquisition of Maximum Shred Protection Company...

July 2025 – DHS Worldwide Software Solutions, and i-SIGMA Corporate Partner Member Company, has announced the successful transition of Access Information Management — North America’s largest private records and...

With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 80%, This Marks Secure Records Solutions’ Third Appearance on the List THOMASVILLE, GA - August 12, 2025 – Secure Records Solutions (SRS), an...

EAST WINDSOR, CT - August, 12, 2025 – Infoshred, an i-SIGMA Service Provider Member Company, has acquired Secure Eco Shred, a document shredding and hard drive destruction service...

IRVINE, CA – O’Neil Software, an i-SIGMA Corporate Partner Member and provider in records and information management software solutions, proudly announces its successful completion of the SOC 2...

CORDELE, GA – Harris American Company, an i-SIGMA corporate partner member, is pleased to announce the launch of the new company website at HarrisAmericanCo.com as we continue the...

The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association® (i-SIGMA) takes concerns about secure data disposition seriously and values the engagement of stakeholders who share our commitment to accountability...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lincoln, NE – April 2025 – Ensuring that degaussers function properly is a critical step in secure data destruction. Data Security, Inc.®, an i-SIGMA Corporate...

Acquisition strengthens Gilmore’s leadership in records management and information security solutions MOBILE, AL, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gilmore, an i-SIGMA Service Provider Member of secure...

Nine industry professionals joined the ranks of their peers at the 2025 i-SIGMA Conference & Expo by officially earning their Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS®) credentials. The CSDS...

[gallery columns="6" size="medium" ids="6700,6699,6698,6701,6702,6703"] i-SIGMA announced the recipients of multiple awards, including the Service Provider Member Representative and Corporate Partner Member Representative of the Year Awards and the...

April 22, 2025 This April, during the 2025 i-SIGMA Annual Conference and Expo, i-SIGMA announced the winners of the 2025 Impact Awards. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dallas, TX. 22...

February 18, 2025 – Proshred, a provider of secure shredding and recycling services, has successfully transformed its Secure Electronics Recycling (SEC) and IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) operations with the...

January 15, 2025 – Proshred, a provider of secure shredding and recycling services, has successfully revolutionized its operations with Total Recall Envision Shredding Management Software from DHS Worldwide Software...

The association would like to thank all of the voting members who participated in this year’s i-SIGMA Board of Directors Election. Voting has concluded and the results are...

In November, candidates were nominated to serve in seats that will be open on the i-SIGMA Board of Directors in 2025. On February 5th, i-SIGMA voting member representatives...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE i-SIGMA Releases New White Paper on the Critical Importance of NAID AAA Certification for GPOs Phoenix, AZ — 17 December, 2024 — The International Secure...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Annex.com Enables Record Centers to Win Customers 24/7 with Global E-Commerce Access [Irvine, CA] — December 12, 2024 — Annex.com, developed by O'Neil Software, an...

Barrie, ON — BINS4 Shredding Inc., an i-SIGMA Corporate Partner Member and provider in the document destruction industry, is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious list...

i-SIGMA is proud to announce Flashpack Dominicana has been awarded NAID AAA and Privacy+ Certification, making it the first Dominican Republic-based company to do so. Read the full...

Gina Lentine Joins i-SIGMA as Vice President of Marketing & Events - i-SIGMA is excited to announce a significant addition to our team. Please join us in welcoming...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors announces key leadership changes following the resignation of Board President Gina Lentine, effective July 25, 2024. Lentine, who was appointed as Board President...

Jensen Beach, Florida – August 28, 2024 – CSR Privacy Solutions (CSR), an i-SIGMA Corporate Partner Member and privacy management provider thru its uRISQ Privacy suite, is proud...

i-SIGMA is thrilled to announce a significant addition to our team at i-SIGMA. Please join us in welcoming W. Price Brannon as our new Director of Certification. Price...

For Immediate Release May 6, 2024 CONTACT: Megan Kuhn Megan@ShredExperts.com (989) 752-4200 [Saginaw, Michigan]-May 6, 2024- Shred Experts, LLC, an i-SIGMA Service Provider Member Company specializing in document,...

Earlier this month, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors had vacancies in its director roles due to conflicts. After convening, i-SIGMA Board President, Gina Lentine has made the key...

Two industry professionals joined the ranks of their peers at the 2024 i-SIGMA Conference & Expo by officially earning their Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS®) credentials. The CSDS...

American Baler Company, an i-SIGMA Corporate Partner Member and manufacturer of balers since 1945, is excited to announce an ambitious expansion project at its Bellevue, Ohio facility. The...

This April, during the 2024 i-SIGMA Annual Conference and Expo, i-SIGMA announced the winners of the 2024 Impact Awards. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nashville, TN. 17 April 2024 – The International...

i-SIGMA announced the recipients of multiple awards, including the Service Provider Member Representative and Corporate Partner Member Representative of the Year Awards and the Robert Johnson Lifetime Achievement...

The association would like to thank all of the voting members who participated in this year’s i-SIGMA Board of Directors Election. Voting has concluded and the results are...

Raleigh North Carolina, February 1, 2024 — In a groundbreaking collaboration, 3r Machinery by Shred-Tech, an i-SIGMA Corporate Partner and a provider of innovative waste management equipment, and...

In November, candidates were nominated to serve in seats that will be open on the i-SIGMA Board of Directors in 2024. Next month, i-SIGMA voting member representatives will...

Look for a year-end parlimentary break update to this article in the upcoming iG Journal. Unless you live in Vancouver or Victoria, Groundhog Day in Canada is a...

AccuShred Named to Inc.’s Second Annual Power Partner Awards Recognized as a B2B partner proven to help other companies be great FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TOLEDO, OHIO - October...

Jennie Gift: New Addition to the i-SIGMA Team as Vice President of Member Services - i-SIGMA is thrilled to announce a significant addition to our team at i-SIGMA....

i-SIGMA is pleased to announce the promotion of Kelly A. Martinez, CSDS to the esteemed position of Executive Vice President (EVP) of Marketing and Operations. This well-deserved promotion...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2023 Fort Mill, South Carolina – Veteran-owned Shred America, LLC, an i-SIGMA Corporate Partner Member, is proud to announce it has retained Privata...

[caption id="attachment_5972" align="alignright" width="115"] Angie Wade, CSDS[/caption] The i-SIGMA Board of Directors met earlier this month and approved the appointment of industry veteran and CSDS advocate, Angie Wade,...

[caption id="attachment_3703" align="alignright" width="150"] Bowman Richards, CSDS[/caption] The Nominating Committee is established within the bylaws of the association. The charge of this committee is to seek to nominate...

May 5th, 2023 – Patriot Shredding, a shredding company in the Washington, DC area, faced challenges in their route operations and sought ways to optimize their routes, increase...

April 26, 2023 - DHS Worldwide Software Solutions, an i-SIGMA Corporate Partner Member, recently unveiled its most innovative Total Recall Envision Software Release to date, Version 5.2, at...

Three industry professionals joined the ranks of their peers at the 2023 i-SIGMA Conference & Expo by officially earning their Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS®) credentials. The CSDS...

Company has designs on becoming the largest full service agency in Central Ontario (Barrie, ON) – NetGain, an i-SIGMA Corporate Partner Member, is pleased to announce the acquisition...

The acquisition makes NetGain the largest full-service agency in Central Ontario (Barrie, ON) – NetGain, an i-SIGMA Corporate Partner Member, announces the acquisition of Suits Social, a social...

This April, during the 2023 i-SIGMA Annual Conference and Expo, i-SIGMA announced the winners of the inaugural Impact Awards. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Las Vegas, NV., 4 May, 2023 – The...

i-SIGMA announced the recipients of multiple awards, including the Service Provider Member and Corporate Member of the Year Awards and the newly named Robert Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award...

Upland, IN/Cordele, GA – With mixed emotions, the Recycling & Waste Equipment Division of Avis Industrial Corporation announces the retirement of Dave Kowaleski, president and general manager of...

March 2023 --Bins4 Shredding, an i-SIGMA Corporate Partner Member, is pleased to announce that we have successfully secured title and ownership of several products and molds originally held...

The association would like to thank all of the voting members who participated in this year's i-SIGMA Board of Directors Election. Voting has concluded and the results are...

Growth of onsite data destruction services, enterprise services, corporate ESG goals and data center services leads to new role. [S. Hackensack, NJ, Feb 16, 2023] — Guardian Data...

This is a press release and update from i-SIGMA Corporate Partner, American Baler Company Upland, IN - Avis Industrial Corporation is pleased to announce the formation of its...

Last month, candidates were nominated to serve in seats that will be open on the i-SIGMA Board of Directors in 2023. Next month, i-SIGMA voting member representatives will...

As of 1 August 2022, the association welcomed longtime industry veteran, Nathan Campbell, to head the i-SIGMA team as Chief Executive Officer. Some of you may have already...

Today, i-SIGMA announced the retirement of founding CEO Robert Johnson, CSDS effective 31 July. He will be succeeded 1 August by Nathan Campbell, an experienced industry veteran.   FOR...

Yesterday, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors made several key appointments to vacancies that were left on the Certification Review Board. The following members were appointed: James Elkins, CSDS...

Yesterday, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors approved a reccomendation from the CSDS Board of Regents for implementation of an association podcast initiative, which would include the creation and...

[caption id="attachment_5531" align="alignright" width="201"] Samantha Gavel[/caption] The association is proud to announce that Samantha Gavel, the Privacy Commissioner of New South Wales, will open the upcoming "Data Disposition...

As announced in the press release on 16 June, the proposed Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022, (DCIA) will significantly bolster Canada’s lagging data protection laws by creating three...

[caption id="attachment_5499" align="alignright" width="250"] Shawn Byers[/caption] June 6, 2022: Bellevue, OH - American Baler Company, an i-SIGMA Corporate Partner Member, announces the retirement of Jon Sage, Parts &...

During this week's Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved revised guidelines for several membership committees. These revised guidelines help to re-align committee values and processes associated with...

[caption id="attachment_5187" align="alignright" width="150"] Rick Jackson[/caption] Earlier this week, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors made several key appointments to different membership committees. Board Directors Rick Jackson, CSDS of...

In March of 2021, i-SIGMA concluded its annual member voting period, where members voted to see who they wished to see serve on the upcoming board. It was...

With the excitement of the 2022 i-SIGMA Conference still in the air having just wrapped last month in Orlando, FL, i-SIGMA is already working on plans for next...

i-SIGMA is pleased to announce the promotion of Olesia White to the position of Director of Certification. In her new role, Olesia will provide leadership and direction to...

[caption id="attachment_5379" align="alignright" width="150"] Josh Hartwell, CSDS[/caption] The i-SIGMA Board of Directors met this week and approved the appointment of three industry veterans to fill critical association roles....

The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association™ (i-SIGMA™) announced the recipients of the Service Provider Member and Corporate Member of the Year Awards and the Shred Nations...

Each year, the Annual i-SIGMA Conference & Expo promises to yield great industry innovations and opportunities in the Expo Hall to keep your company leading the pack. This...

The recently elected 2022 i-SIGMA Board of Directors was installed during the Member Meeting, which was held during lunch at the 2022 i-SIGMA Conference & Expo. Outgoing Board...

Six industry professionals joined the ranks of their peers this month by officially earning their Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS®) credentials. The CSDS Program promotes and acknowledges an...

[caption id="attachment_5331" align="alignright" width="300"] A PT24 model shred truck on display at Vecoplan West in March 2022. The trucks are made in North Carolina and available for demonstration...

As part of a brand refresh, Shred-Tech®'s logo and website have undergone a redesign in order to emphasize the company’s commitment to bringing innovative shredding solutions to the...

On Tuesday, 15 March, i-SIGMA Director Tony Perrotta (Greentec/Ontario, Canada) and i-SIGMA CEO Bob Johnson appeared before British Columbia’s Special Committee to Review the provinces Freedom of Information...

The association would like to thank all of the voting members who participated in this year's i-SIGMA Board of Directors Election. Voting has concluded and the results are...

Fuel Surcharges are often used to mitigate the rising costs of diesel and gas. The problem is they are often used ineffectively… and worse, sometimes illegally. In an...

“Acquiring the right talent is the most important key to growth. Hiring was – and still is – the most important thing we do.” Marc Benioff, Founder, Chairman...

i-SIGMA is happy to announce its newest staff members.   Olesia White, Administrative Assistant Certification   Olesia White joins the i-SIGMA Certification Department as an Administrative Assistant. She is a...

BitRaser® Mobile Eraser v3.0.0.3 is an ideal solution for mobile processors, retailers, device repair and recycling operators that helps them achieve scalability and efficiency in operations by wiping...

It is once again time for i-SIGMA’s yearly election to fill open seats on the Board of Directors. To aid in the smooth and proper completion of this...

Next Month, in addition to choosing the next President-elect and Directors, the i-SIGMA Ballot will ask eligible voters to ratify amended bylaws. The amendment, which have already been...

Regional Office Features Technology and Distribution Center [caption id="attachment_5233" align="alignright" width="300"] Vecoplan opened its new office in Eastvale, California in late 2021.[/caption] Vecoplan has expanded its national footprint...

March Elections Quickly Approaching Last month, candidates were nominated to serve in seats that will be open on the i-SIGMA Board of Directors in 2022. On 1 March,...

Each year, the Annual i-SIGMA Conference & Expo promises to yield great industry innovations and opportunities in the Expo Hall to keep your company leading the pack. This...

Jensen Beach, FL. – The worldwide pandemic has brought increased attention to privacy, CSR Privacy Solutions (CSR), a privacy compliance company headquartered in Jensen Beach, Florida, has hired new staff to...

As of 1 January 2022, association members are identified as i-SIGMA members, disallowing any further reference to NAID membership or PRISM International membership, and disallowing the use of...

Three updates have been made to the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS®) Handbook after the i-SIGMA Board of Directors approved a recommendation from the CSDS Board of Regents....

Last week, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors approved the appointment of Jordan Peace of ACCESS (Woburn, MA, USA) to the office of Treasurer, filling a vacancy that resulted...

At some point, every i-SIGMA Service Provider Member will face the potential of either selling a used shred truck or buying one. Many will likely face both. Not only...

i-SIGMA Sunsets NAID and PRISM International Membership Designations and Websites: Certification Programs Unaffected FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Phoenix, Ariz., 13 January 2022 – To remove market confusion between membership...

Stop Leaving Money on the Table. On Tuesday, 12 April at 9 a.m., there is a session that describes dozens of ways i-SIGMA members (including ITADs, Shredders, RIM providers)...

How does this change apply to member-companies? As of 1 January 2022, ALL i-SIGMA members must discontinue the use of the NAID membership logo and/or the PRISM International...

i-SIGMA owes its success to the hundreds of member representatives who have served on its more than 20 leadership bodies over the years. In fact, at any point...

Calling all Service Provider Member Representatives! Board of Director nominations are now open. The i-SIGMA Nominating Committee asks those in the industry to please consider who might already...

PRESS RELEASE October 6, 2021 Vecoplan has augmented its after-sales department with new leadership and team members to better service its customers. Leading the department is Mitchell Hall,...

The eagerly awaited i-SIGMA Compliance Monitoring Service has arrived. Starting immediately, many service providers will use it, and soon clients around the world will begin seeing promotions encouraging...

When the i-SIGMA Board of Directors met in February of this year for a strategic planning meeting, the importance of best supporting all members, including Associate/Vendor Members was...

Margaret Meier, CSDS of Ultrashred Technologies, Inc. (Jacksonville, FL, USA) has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the i-SIGMA Board of Directors, filling a sudden vacancy, marking...

In the face of continuing concern over workforce stability, i-SIGMA launched another of its popular Flash Surveys. What follows is a breakdown of member-responses regarding their ability to...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Rod Ivey of BEST Shredding (Coquitlam, BC, CA) to serve as chair of the Complaint Resolution Council (CRC)....

Perhaps in anticipation of the death of the federal Bill C-11 introducing GDPR-based amendments to Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act (PIPEDA), policy makers in the...

To remove market confusion between membership and certification, members recently approved a bylaws change limiting the use of NAID and PRISM International to the association's certification programs. As...

Bellevue, OH. June 28, 2021 - American Baler Company, an i-SIGMA Associate member, is proud to announce improvements to their 2-Ram balers. The W721 and W828 2-Ram balers...

Thursday, May 20, 2021 – DHS Worldwide Software Solutions, an i-SIGMA Associate member, is proud to announce the recent expansion to the DHS support and Quality Assurance Team. This...

The NAID AAA Rules Committee and the PRISM Privacy+ Committee have both approved new specifications that will require certified firms to designate a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and...

After almost a year of discussion and review, including the solicitation of member and expert comment, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors has approved the PRISM Privacy+ Certification specifications...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Barry Payne (pictured right) of ACCESS (Woburn, MA, USA) to serve as a member of the Complaint Resolution...

In preparation for next year’s elections, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors has approved the members of the 2022 i-SIGMA Nominating Committee. In commenting on the approval, 2022 Nominating...

i-SIGMA CEO Bob Johnson will make two event speaking appearances in June, one of them being in person for the first time in more than a year. On...

[caption id="attachment_3978" align="alignright" width="133"] Tim Oberst[/caption] The Board of Directors has approved the appointments of Tim Oberst of Ohio Mobile Shredding (Columbus, OH, USA) and Richard Steed of...

While the 2021 NAID & PRISM International Virtual Conference just wrapped last month, i-SIGMA is already working on plans for next year’s conference. With this in mind, the...

In February, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors determined it was important to not only acknowledge the needs of the association’s Vendor Members but include them in the conversation...

Last week i-SIGMA held the 2021 NAID & PRISM International Virtual Conference. It was the first ever fully virtual conference for the association, but as with all initiatives,...

The Board of Directors has approved a recommendation to expand the responsibility of the Certification Review Board (CRB) from oversight of only NAID AAA Certification to also include...

After months of deliberations, including both an orientation webinar, a 30-day open comment period, and final modifications by the Certification Rules Committee, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors has...

You’ve heard it before because it’s true; one piece of knowledge that can improve your business is worth many times the price of conference admission. And, under the...

Into the Client’s Mind Ever wonder what the customer really thinks about your services? Or, why they picked the other guy? Or, what you say that really tunes them...

Last week, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors hosted a virtual 2021 Annual Membership Meeting. This year's meeting saw to the installment of the newly elected board members, award...

The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act was signed into law on 2 March 2021, making the state second, behind California (California Consumer Privacy Act), in creating a new-GDPR-like...

IG Industry Trade Association Fills Open Seats on Board of Directors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Phoenix, Ariz., 5 March 2021 – The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association®...

LINCOLN, NE. Jan. 18, 2021 – In order to protect private information, many regulations and information security experts recommend physically destroying data at the end of its useful...

Going into February one year ago, the economy was humming along. A month and half later, it came to a screeching halt. Over those initial months, surveys conducted...

In December 2020, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors provisionally approved specifications by which NAID AAA Certified service providers could obtain an endorsement for the use of Remote Secure...

Funny how, for a minute, we thought the shutdown was going to slow things down. It didn’t. i-SIGMA members found themselves up to their eyeballs in PPP loan...

As all NAID AAA and PRISM Privacy+ Certified service providers have been informed, there are four new certification specifications going into effect on 1 January 2021. While that...

Last month the Board of Directors approved the Nominating Committee with the provision to add a PRISM International membership for greater representation. The complexion of the committee already...

Earlier this month, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors approved changes to the association’s bylaws in an effort to remove confusion and streamline membership. If ratified by the membership...

Running a business in a regulated space comes with wearing many hats and the struggle to ensure that you’re meeting the proper requirements on many levels, from human...

Updated NAID AAA Certification and PRISM Privacy+ Certification applications are now available on the NAID and PRISM International websites. Included are the applications to apply for or renew...

At this month’s Board of Directors meeting, Immediate Past President Angie Singer-Keating presented her recommendations for Nominating Committee. The Board approved these and requested the addition of one...

i-SIGMA CEO Bob Johnson was one of several speakers at a virtual conference held October 21 by the Western Michigan Chapter of ARMA, where he spoke on the...

The health and safety of i-SIGMA members and the communities they serve continues to be a top priority for the association. It is with their best interest in...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Bowman Richards, CSDS of Nashville, TN-based Richards & Richards, LLC as Chair of the Complaint Resolution Council (CRC)....

The Percentage of Customers Refusing Services The number of service providers reporting 10% or Less of their current customers are still refusing service has increased to 53%, continuing...

ARCHDALE, N.C. – Vecoplan, LLC*’s North Carolina assembly line is building the 50th PT24 Mobile Shred Truck since its “reintroduction” last year with an important new feature: a...

UPDATE. Please read our update to move the 2021 Conference virtually Many members have wondered if the association will be hosting an in-person conference this coming spring. The...

During a strategic planning session of the Board of Directors earlier in 2020, the then Board Presidents, Angie Singer Keating and Christopher Jones, had requested an audit of...

METUCHEN, NJ, Sep 01, 2020: Stellar announces new release of BitRaser®, an i-SIGMA Associate Member. BitRaser is a simple, powerful data erasure and diagnostic tool which enables users...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors has approved a $2.2 million operating budget for the association’s 2020/21 fiscal year. According to i-SIGMA President Pat DeVries, the present economy required...

The results of the fifth Member Sentiment Survey reflect the reality that first appeared last month. As readers will remember, when the lockdown orders first appeared around the...

There is a lot happening on the regulatory front in Canada right now. In June, Quebec’s Bill 64 proposed dramatic data protection and privacy rights along the lines...

August 19, 2020—Blancco Technology Group (LON: BLTG), who specializes in data erasure and mobile device diagnostics, recently launched its strategic solution for ITAD business process management. Intelligent Business...

Yesterday, the Board of Directors met and approved measures to increase the amount of member representatives stipulated for two committees to better ensure a quorum at future meetings....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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,...

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...

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...

i-SIGMA continues to be here as a resource to members during this time of evolving difficulty. Here are updates for members this week: Discover Resources Offered From Associate...

When i-SIGMA President Pat DeVries brought the first meeting of the newly elected i-SIGMA Board of Directors to order on the 13th of May at 3:00 p.m. EDT,...

Effective next week, i-SIGMA auditors have authorization to resume scheduled audits of NAID AAA and PRISM Privacy+ Certified operations. As previously announced, audits conducted during the initial resumption...

IG Industry Trade Association Delivers First Member Elected Board Since Merger PHOENIX, Ariz., May 14, 2020 – Recently, the International Secure Information Governance & Management Association™ (i-SIGMA™) asked...

After months of news going from bad to worse, there are signs things might be turning around.  Stock markets around the world seem to thinks so. So do...

The association would like to thank all of the voting members who participated in the first-ever i-SIGMA Board of Directors Election. Voting has concluded and the results are...

i-SIGMA continues to be here as a resource to members during this time of evolving difficulty. Here are updates for members this week: Preparing for What Comes Next...

i-SIGMA continues to be here as a resource to members during this time of evolving difficulty. Here are updates for members this week: Webinar - Preparing for What...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors has approved a recommendation from the CSDS Board of Regents to create a mentoring program for those interested in earning their Certified Secure...

i-SIGMA continues to be here as a resource to members during this time of evolving difficulty. Here are updates for members this week: Webinar: How to Maintain Your...

i-SIGMA has created a generic letter that can be presented to law enforcement authorities explaining service providers' Essential Services status during the COVID-19 pandemic. i-SIGMA member may use...

NAID and PRISM International Members will elect a new Board of Directors next month. In preparation, the current Interim Board has approved the official slate of candidates from...

Earlier this month, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors approved three key appointments to association leadership councils. Amanda Cavanah, Director of Compliance & Risk Management for Access, was approved...

PRESS RELEASE March 5, 2020 ARCHDALE, N.C. – Vecoplan LLC, to support company growth, has hired a new marketing department head and has named a new director over...

WOBURN, Mass., February 11, 2020 – Access, records and information management (RIM) services provider, today announced the acquisition of Information Governance Solutions (IGS), the creator of Virgo. An...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors has approved four bylaws changes that will improve efficiency and create a stronger association and industry. They are now seeking member approval to...

For Immediate Release: January 9, 2020 Press Release American Baler Company - Canadian Territory Change American Baler Company announces BaleForce as new distributor for Canada (Bellevue, OH) -...

For immediate release: Allegheny Shredders New Sales Team As many of you may have already heard, Evelyn Jefferson aka Shredder Mom is retiring from her position of VP...

Effective January 1, 2020, NAID AAA Certification will require policies and procedures to be updated to address requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors has approved a bylaws amendment that removed language that unintentionally prevented electronic balloting for the upcoming Board election. As the i-SIGMA CEO explains,...

The PRISM International Divisional Leadership Committee recently propositioned a survey that sought member feedback in determining the resource and educational needs of members. The results have been recorded...

Shred School 2019 wrapped up earlier this month with its final stop in Portland. While every attendee from all three destinations stated they would consider attending again, they...

Though i-SIGMA continues to produce new marketing tools like the recently released Universally Compliant Service Provider Contract, members are reminded they should continue to take advantage of those...

Parts & Service Teams from Vecoplan in the US and Germany Attend ARCHDALE, NC / October 16, 2019 ----- The Parts & Service Department management teams from Vecoplan...

NAID and PRISM International are bringing secure data destruction and records & information management opportunities into focus. The 2020 Conference & Expo registration and hotel room block, which...

The association will close out another year of strong outreach with an appearance by i-SIGMA CEO Bob Johnson at this month’s RIMPA Live Conference and Expo in Melbourne,...

Although the proposed PRISM Privacy+ Certification applies to records management services, NAID members are invited to comment on the revised approach and new specifications. Under the proposed structure,...

i-SIGMA will close out another year of strong outreach with an appearance by CEO Bob Johnson at this month’s RIMPA Live Conference and Expo in Melbourne, Australia. “Records...

i-SIGMA is officially requesting member comments on the proposed changes to the Privacy+ Certification program that are intended to make it both more accessible and more relevant. Under...

September 24, 2019: NAID Member Stellar recently announced the new eraser and diagnostic BitRaser products for hard drives & mobile devices for ITAD operation. The brand-new product versions...

The New Jersey legislature is confronting an issue that all states (and all governments) will soon be forced to confront. As the saying goes, the genie is out...

As of next month, i-SIGMA will begin monitoring proposed legislation with new state-of-the-art software designed specifically for that purpose. “We really had no choice,” said i-SIGMA CEO Bob...

2020 Nominating Committee Next year will mark the first election for i-SIGMA, concluding the tenure of the interim board that is overseeing the assimilation of NAID and PRISM...

The New Jersey legislature is confronting an issue that all states (and all governments) will soon be forced to confront. As the saying goes, the genie is out...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors has officially accepted a recommendation by the Privacy+ Certification Committee to both lower program expenses while increasing its relevance. When PRISM International originally...

  As of next month, i-SIGMA will begin monitoring proposed legislation with new state-of-the-art software designed specifically for that purpose. “We really had no choice,” said i-SIGMA CEO...

September 9, 2019 Vecoplan LLC, a NAID member who specializes in size reduction technologies, broke ground on their latest plant expansion September 6 in Archdale, NC. Equipped with...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors feels the association could do more to help members control increasing insurance premiums and has created the Insurance Oversight Committee (IOC) to do...

Next year will mark the first election for i-SIGMA, concluding the tenure of the interim board that is overseeing the assimilation of NAID and PRISM International for its...

As of next month, i-SIGMA will begin monitoring proposed legislation with new state-of-the-art software designed specifically for that purpose. “We really had no choice,” said i-SIGMA CEO Bob...

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Having served on the NAID Communications & Marketing Committee (CMC) for a number of years, Tom Schreyer, CSDS of Affordable Shred out of Buffalo, IL had no qualms...

Most people rely on their intuitive instincts when negotiating, according to ANZ Conference Keynote speaker Michael Klug, which is the single most unreliable way to get the desired...

It is not unusual for a trade association to have a Code of Ethics. They all do, and they are quick to point to them as standards to...

Attendees at the upcoming i-SIGMA ANZ Conference will learn how helping customers prepare for their data breach notification responsibilities… Showcases their professionalism Insulates their customers from competitors Provides...

NAID members will soon receive the first edition of the new iG Journal, which replaces the NAIDnews as the association’s flagship publication this year. In advance of the mailing, we’re giving...

When asked if he was intimidated by the success of the 2019 NAID & PRISM International Conference and Exposition last April, newly appointed 2020 Conference Committee chairman Keith...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Tony Perrotta, CEO of Ontario, Canada-based Greentec, as a Director. Of the appointment, Perrotta said, “I have long...

Included among the impressive list of unveilings at the 18 July i-SIGMA ANZ Conference is the new, highly anticipated RIM/Destruction Service Provider contract.  And, according to i-SIGMA CEO...

The results of the 2019 i-SIGMA ANZ Consumer Attitudes Study are designed to provide insight on many crucial records and information management practices and trends. How business records...

With the first call-in meeting of the PRISM Division Leadership Committee (DLC), members were energized and ready to brainstorm.  As defined in the i-SIGMA bylaws, the committee is...

Michael Klug AM is one of Australia’s pioneering lawyers in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). He is also one of the original founders of LEADR (Lawyers Engaged in Alternative...

With the merger of NAID and PRISM International, i-SIGMA became one of the largest information services provider associations in the world; making it an attractive ally to professional...

There has been an important change to the i-SIGMA staff. Effective this month, Katie Mahoney, i-SIGMA Director of Certification Programs, is leaving us to raise her young son....

An exciting research project has been initiated in the Asian RIM market.  i-SIGMA has contracted with an independent researcher, familiar with the RIM industry, to explore the potential...

Why do clients pick one service provider over another? What business sectors still prefer shredding in-house?  Who’s making the records management decision and how does that vary by...

The Nominating Committee plays an important role within the association. It is their job to oversee nominations and elections for the Board of Directors year over year. More...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Nate Segall of Ohio-based AccuShred to serve as chairman of the NAID Divisional Leadership Committee (NAID DLC). Per...

Come the first of July, the new NAID AAA Certification – Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Endorsement will officially replace the ASIO T4 qualification for secure destruction firms...

Phoenix, Ariz., April 30, 2019– The NAID Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® Accreditation® (CSDS®)Program promotes and acknowledges an individual's competency in a range of subject areas related to the secure destruction of...

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Phoenix, Ariz., April 24, 2019 – The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association™ (i-SIGMA™) announced earlier this month at the NAID & PRISM International Conference...

It is not unusual for a trade association to have a Code of Ethics. They all do, and they are quick to point to them as standards to...

Gail W. Bisbee, PRISM SME As we review the penalties handed down to Washington State University (WSU) most recently for failure to protect confidential data, two words come to mind...

PRISM International Members at the 2019 Conference wasted no time letting Gail Bisbee know how happy they are to have her in their corner. From the opening session...

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Phoenix, Ariz., April 24, 2019 – The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association™ (i-SIGMA™) announced earlier this month at the NAID & PRISM International Conference &...

Under the i-SIGMA bylaws, the NAID Division Leadership Committee (DLC) is responsible to ensure the Board of Directors maintains a focus on issues relevant to secure destruction service providers....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Study of Second-Hand Electronics in India First to Employ NAID Principles PHOENIX, Ariz. April 8, 2019- The National Association for Information Destruction® (NAID®) is proud to...

PRISM International has been made aware of duplicate sales tax collection requirements imposed on New Jersey-based members doing business with New York customers. This sets a dangerous precedent...

WOBURN, Mass.  April 2, 2019 – Access, a member of NAID and PRISM International, is a privately-held records and information management (RIM) services provider that announced this week the...

PRISM Privacy+ Certification is a prestigious international certification program that allows records and information management companies to demonstrate a commitment to ensuring the privacy of information. The association has...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors has approved funding to investigate the best options for confronting duplicate sales tax collection requirements imposed on New Jersey-based members doing business with...

The upcoming edition of E-Scrap Magazine will include an article by i-SIGMA CEO Bob Johnson discussing the impact of the current regulatory changes on electronic recyclers. Titled “Here...

Over the past months, we’ve provided close-ups of individual cutting-edge sessions for the upcoming NAID & PRISM International Annual Conference & Expo. When taken as a whole, however, a...

The NAID & PRISM International 2019 Conference & Expo promises to yield cutting edge technology, new products, and plenty of interest in the exhibit hall. Additionally, many exhibitors will be offering...

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A proposal for the Data Protection Association (DPA) to formally wrap into i-SIGMA has been accepted by the i-SIGMA and DPA Boards of Directors. As a result, the...

In an effort to determine the preferences, habits, awareness, and regulatory compliance of records storage and data destruction decision-makers in North America and Australia, the i-SIGMA Board of...

After a few months on the job reaching out to as many PRISM International companies as possible, PRISM International Subject Matter Expert Gail W. Bisbee, RN, BSN shares...

It’s been twenty years since Dr. Simpson Garfunkel conducted the first study analyzing the extent to which personal information remained on second-hand hard drives. In the intervening decade,...

A Consumer Attitude Study to determine the preferences, habits, awareness and regulatory compliance of records storage and data destruction decision-makers in North America and Australia has been approved...

The i-SIGMA and Data Protection Association (DPA) Boards of Directors have voted to accept a proposal for the DPA to formally become a part of the larger organization. As...

Retaining a dedicated in-house RIM Subject Matter Expert (SME) was one of the most important benefits of the association’s recent merger according to i-SIGMA co-President, Christopher Jones. “In...

It has been confirmed that i-SIGMA CEO Bob Johnson will be a featured speaker at RIMPA Live 2019 being held in Melbourne this October. The event is the...

Thinking Outside the Box: Value-Added RIM Services that Build Sustained Revenue and Customer Loyalty. IBM and Xerox were once brick and mortar manufacturing operations. Not anymore. To thrive in...

The NAID & PRISM International 2019 Conference & Expo promises to yield cutting edge technology, new products, and plenty of interest in the exhibit hall. Here is a sneak peek from...

i-SIGMA co-President Angie Singer Keating has accepted an invitation to testify in person before the New Jersey Assembly on March 11 in support of the association’s proposed amendments...

The i-SIGMA ANZ Committee has approved the preliminary list of sessions for its one-day regional NAID & PRISM International conference. According to ANZ Committee chair Renee Pryor of Shred-X,...

Over the years, abandoned records have been among the most common and troubling causes of data security breaches. This usually happens when an organization goes out of business,...

PRISM Privacy+ Certification currently requires either the SSAE 18 or SOC 2 audits as a baseline. And, up until recently, those relying on the PRISM-designated accounting firm, Kirkpatrick...

Vero, an i-SIGMA Associate Member, is a provider of small business data breach solutions serving tens of thousands of business customers nationwide. Vero partners with premier ID theft...

The NAID & PRISM International 2019 Conference & Expo promises to yield cutting edge technology, new products, and plenty of interest in the exhibit hall. Here is a sneak peek from...

The i-SIGMA ANZ Committee has approved the preliminary list of sessions for its one-day regional NAID & PRISM International conference. According to ANZ Committee chair Renee Pryor of Shred-X,...

To assure the NAID and PRISM International divisions of i-SIGMA keep an eye on their respective interests, the association bylaws required each to be overseen by a Divisional...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: First PRISM International Privacy+ Certification in India is Awarded to Ninestars Information Technologies. Phoenix, Ariz., February 12, 2019 – PRISM International is proud to announce Ninestars...

Stop by Booth 211 at the 2019 Annual Conference to learn about the latest developments for the records and information management industry from O’Neil Software. Introducing oneilCloud Version 4.0 Manage...

RouteOptix, Inc. a long-time Associate Member, is unveiling its new web portal offering with demos available during the 2019 NAID & PRISM International Conference & Expo in April. MANAGE DOCUMENTS These...

Bins4 Shredding, an i-SIGMA Associate Member, is pleased to announce that it will be launching a whole new line of secure collection containers for paper and e-waste this...

More and more, we rely on automation to make our work lives easier. It’s critical that the solutions we’re using provide peace-of-mind. According to i-SIGMA Associate Member Andrews...

New to this year’s NAID & PRISM International 2019 Conference Exhibit Hall is Compliance Publishing Corporation. They bring with them CPShred, a single online application in a secured...

Together the NAID and PRISM International Conference Committee have worked to ensure top caliber sessions and presenters for its annual conference and exhibition. The 2019 Conference & Expo...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors met last month and approved the appointment of two industry veterans to fill critical association roles. Past President Eric Haas recently sold his...

Under the terms of the NAID and PRISM International merger, each division will be guided by a Leadership Committee as dictated by the association’s new bylaws. Last month,...

In January, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors approved the appointment of Michael Payton, CSDS, to serve as chairman of the PRISM Privacy+ Certification™ Committee. According to the Subject...

PRISM International is proud to announce Ninestars Information Technologies has been awarded Privacy+ Certification™, making it the first India-based firm to do so. Commenting on the accomplishment, i-SIGMA...

Over the years, the NAID and PRISM International Annual Conferences have become known for hosting the industry’s most exciting innovations, with the suppliers using these events to unveil new...

Several NAID members have recently asked about the dissolution of the Medical Waste Management Association (MWMA). According to i-SIGMA CEO Bob Johnson, it’s understandable that members would come...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors has commissioned Australian-based Information Integrity Solutions (IIS), headed by the country’s former Privacy Commissioner Malcolm Crompton, to add the final touches to what...

The i-SIGMA Board of Directors approved the appointment of two industry veterans to fill critical association roles. Past President Eric Haas recently sold his firm to a company...