NAID Speaks at ARMA Great NW Regional Conference
Last week, NAID CEO Bob Johnson spoke at the ARMA Great NW Regional Conference, “Breaking Bad Barriers – Elements for Success” held in Seattle on April 5-6. RIM and IG professionals from various verticals attended from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and of course Washington. Johnson’s session covered “Data Disposition and Regulatory Fail-Safes”, acknowledging that proper information […]
Read more »NAID Members Asked to Ratify Bylaws: The Results & What’s Next?
In March, the NAID Board of Directors unanimously approved bylaws that would result in a merger between NAID and PRISM International. As with all such bylaws changes, member ratification was required. Following the publication of a document addressing all member questions, the ratification decision was put to NAID Active Members by secret ballot between March […]
Read more »Recent Events Shows Continued Extent of Data Disposal Problems (and the Increasing Consequences)
A recently released study spearheaded by a Canadian physician and subsequently published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) exposed the fact that the large hospital where she is based routinely discards highly confidential information in a manner that puts the patient privacy at risk. According to the report, the finding has sparked outrage among patients […]
Read more »Questions and Answers About the Merger
With next week’s member vote to ratify the approved amendment of the association’s bylaws and merger with PRISM International, NAID has received several questions from members. The Board of Directors would like to share these questions and answers so that everyone feels more informed prior to casting their vote. Thank you to all who submitted […]
Read more »NAID Board Unanimously Endorses Merger with PRISM International
As many readers know, last week NAID President Eric Haas announced a special meeting of members to be held by electronic ballot between March 26 and April 6, seeking member ratification of new bylaws that will lead to a merger of NAID and PRISM International. The Board of Directors of both organizations unanimously approved the […]
Read more »NAIDnews From the Editor: Leveraging Business
Kelly Martínez, NAID Director of Marketing & Communications Reading this edition of the NAIDnews, you may have noticed it’s a bit thicker than usual. There was a lot to share with our members. During its layout as I perused through the article titles, I was struck by how introspective the titles rang. The authors speak […]
Read more »Innovation Flourishes at NAID 2018
As the largest member-owned trade association dedicated solely to secure data destruction, the NAID 2018 Conference & Expo promises yet another year industry innovation in the exhibit hall. Take a look at just a few of those that can be found this April in Nashville: Allegheny Shredders – Learn more about the multi-purpose shredder from Allegheny Shredders. (Booth #147) […]
Read more »NAID AAA Certification Gets a New Look
The NAID Board of Directors is excited to announce that the association has adopted a new NAID AAA Certification logo. The traditional logo is still relevant and may be used by NAID AAA Certified companies indefinitely at their discretion. There were several catalysts for the change including brand confusion in the marketplace and limited growth opportunities. […]
Read more »NAID 2018: Compliance Key to Attendees’ Success
No matter what business you’re in, survival requires efficient operations, responsive service, and aggressive marketing. But the secure destruction business isn’t just any business; it’s a compliance business and real success – the ability to thrive – requires an understanding of the compliance dynamics. That is why the NAID 2018 Conference and Expo planning committee made sure […]
Read more »This Week Atlanta ARMA to Learn Most Common Data Disposal Mistakes
On Wednesday, February 28, NAID CEO Bob Johnson will close the Atlanta ARMA Chapter one-day seminar with a session highlighting the most common information disposition misconceptions. His appearance marks the first in what will be a yearlong campaign to promote his book Information Disposition: A Practical Guide to the Secure, Compliant Disposal of Records, Media, and […]
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