i-SIGMA Releases New White Paper on the Critical Importance of NAID AAA Certification for GPOs

December 17, 2024

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i-SIGMA Releases New White Paper on the Critical Importance of NAID AAA Certification for GPOs

Phoenix, AZ — 17 December, 2024 — The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association® (i-SIGMA®) has announced the release of its latest white paper, The Critical Importance of i-SIGMA’s NAID AAA Certification for Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs). This comprehensive guide highlights the indispensable role of i-SIGMA’s NAID AAA Certification in promoting secure information destruction, compliance, and risk mitigation within the industry.

“As organizations face increasing challenges in safeguarding sensitive data, it’s essential to adopt rigorous standards for secure information disposal,” said W. Price Brannon, Director of Certification at i-SIGMA. “Our white paper equips GPOs with the insights they need to make informed decisions, ensuring the highest levels of security and operational excellence.”

Key Insights from the White Paper:

• Enhanced Security Standards: A detailed overview of the NAID AAA Certification’s role in enforcing best practices for security, privacy, and accountability.
• Audit and Inspection Protocols: Insights into the importance of scheduled and unannounced audits for maintaining compliance.
• Risk Mitigation and Financial Benefits: Guidance on reducing exposure to data breaches and avoiding costly legal and reputational damage.
• Actionable Recommendations: Practical steps for integrating certification and audits into GPO due diligence processes.

The white paper also sheds light on the financial impacts of data breaches, including direct penalties, operational disruptions, and long-term reputational damage. By aligning with NAID AAA Certified partners, GPOs can demonstrate a tangible commitment to compliance, security, and sustainability.

Availability

The white paper, The Critical Importance of i-SIGMA’s NAID AAA Certification for Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), is now available for download:

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About i-SIGMA

The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association™ (i-SIGMA®) is the industry trade association for secure data destruction and records & information management service providers. i-SIGMA enforces standards and ethical compliance for approximately 2,500 service providers on six continents and currently maintains the most rigorous and widely accepted data-security vendor-compliance certifications, NAID AAA Certification® and PRISM Privacy+ Certification®, with hundreds of governments and thousands of private contracts using the programs to meet their regulatory due diligence requirements.

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