Privacy+ Certification: Should I, or Shouldn’t I?
By: Tom Dumez, CHP, CSCS With my many years of involvement with PRISM and so many relationships that have been formed over the years, I am asked by PRISM members often if they should either pursue or renew their PRISM Privacy+ Certification. The question is always the same: “Should I, or shouldn’t I? What is […]
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 […]
Read more »Additional Resources for Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic (5 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: Discover Resources Offered From Associate Members i-SIGMA has compiled a list of additional resources for members, being offered by i-SIGMA Associate Members during this time. Whether it is free COVID-19 training, payment […]
Read more »Have You Been Waiting for the Phone to Ring?
By: Cory Layes Shredders across the country have experienced a significant downturn in business due to COVID-19. Over the past two months we have spoken to a large number of shredding companies who have experienced a reduction in sales between 25% to 65% Not only does this reduction affect the bottom line, but the customers […]
Read more »New i-SIGMA Board Meets for the First Time
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, it marked the beginning of a new phase in the association’s development. NAID and PRISM International merged in June 2018, at which time the respective boards of […]
Read more »Schedule Certification Audits to Resume – Virtual Audit Options Unacceptable
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 will be at the mutual agreement of both auditors and applicants. During audits, applicants and auditors will be expected to adhere to CDC recommendations regarding social distancing […]
Read more »Why Work from Home Won’t Work for Most
You’ve heard the predictions. The COVID-19 shutdown will change things forever, and work-from-home will soon be the new normal. Mother Nature and the government decided we were all going to stay home for a while, and suddenly, we discovered we don’t need offices anymore. Really? Let’s think this through. Productivity Even though I tend to […]
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