PRISM International Offers Free Webinar on California’s Consumer Privacy Act
On July 26th, PRISM International members in California are invited to attend a free webinarexplaining how to use California’s new Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as currently written, to grow their businesses. According to i-SIGMA CEO Bob Johnson, the unique aspect of this webinar is its focus. “Customers are going to need a lot of help complying […]
Read more »PRISM International & NAID Merger Updates
Even now that the merger is official, it will take time to bring the merged house into order. The home office staff are already making exciting headway these first few weeks into July. Keep Updated on the Merger >>https://prismintl.org/wp-admin/post-new.php
Read more »NAID & PRISM International Merger Updates
It would be nice if a merger were like flipping a switch: Today we are separate. FLIP! Now, we are one. However, anyone in operations can tell you, nothing is quite that simple. And executing a merger is a process. With that in mind, we want to ensure members are well informed on what is happening in the […]
Read more »Use California’s New Consumer Privacy Act to Make Money in Secure Data Destruction
July 10, 2018 Announcing a webinar, FREE to members, that explains how California’s new Consumer Privacy Act specifically impacts secure data destruction service providers. NAID CEO Bob Johnson will explain how to… • Capitalize on significant opportunities to increase revenue • Escape the “race-to-the-bottom” effects of commodity pricing • Build customer loyalty by becoming a […]
Read more »NAIDnews From the Editor: Evolution in Action
I am a dinosaur fan. There is something about them – perhaps a culmination of their might, gentleness, ferocity, biological intrigue, and historical mystery that captures my attention and makes me smile when I think of them. Here at NAID headquarters, my office bookshelf has a space dedicated to these beasts of yesterday. And by […]
Read more »NAID Board Makes Key Appointments
The NAID Board of Directors made several key committee appointments in June, in addition to extending the terms of others. Michael Payton, CSDS of The Data Vault was approved as Chair for the NAID CSDS Board of Regents, the body which oversees the integrity and efficacy of the association’s Certified Secure Destruction Specialists (CSDSs). Michael […]
Read more »Certificate Awarded for NAID AAA Certification Gets Facelift
Starting next month, members achieving or renewing NAID AAA Certification will be issued the new certificate designed to give customers a better explanation of the program’s role and importance in regulatory compliance. “While the traditional certificate issued to NAID AAA Certified service providers was suitable for display, it did little in the way of explaining […]
Read more »New Colorado Data Protection Law – Another Reason to Act
On May 29, the Colorado state legislature passed House Bill 18-1128, giving organizations doing business there yet another reason to make sure they’re properly destroying any and all personally identifying information (PII). Besides expanding the definition of PII, and refining the state’s data breach notification requirements, the new law states that covered entities must develop and/or maintain […]
Read more »NAID and PRISM International – Merger Progress Report
It was only one month ago that the PRISM International membership ratified plans to merge with NAID. Since then, both organizations have been working hard behind the scenes preparing the final transition. The next step in the process is the execution of the contract by the respective association presidents, detailing the merger of finances and […]
Read more »Using the Privacy Notices as a Sales Tool
Bob Johnson, CEO, NAID May 25th was the effective date for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). As the most progressive data protection regulation on the planet, it is obviously a great sales and market tool for secure destruction and RIM service providers in the region. That being said, because of the GDPR’s scope, it also provides sales […]
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