Board Approves New Name & Logo for Vendor Members
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 among the topics discussed. From that conversation the Vendor Engagement Committee (VEC) was formed (learn more), and a recommendation was made to determine if “Vendor Member”, as […]
Read more »Margaret Meier, CSDS Appointed to i-SIGMA Board
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 the second time she has served in that role. The vacancy which Meier was called on to fill was created by the resignation of Michael Payton, CSDS, […]
Read more »Workforce Woes: Flash Survey Results
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 attract and retain service personnel and their response to vaccination requirements. Has your firm had any difficulty hiring new employees? No – We’re not hiring 20% No […]
Read more »Rod Ivey to Chair Ethics Enforcement Council
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). The appointment was made necessary due to the fact that the previous CRC Chair Bowman Richards, CSDS of Richards & Richards (Nashville, TN, USA) is currently serving […]
Read more »i-SIGMA Comments on Proposed Canadian Provincial Privacy Regulations
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 provinces of Alberta and British Columbia are recommending reforms to their respective Personal Information Protection Acts (PIPA). And, while the outlook for the aforementioned Bill C-11 is […]
Read more »MEMBER News: A Word On Recent Natural Disasters
A Member’s Perspective by Stefan Chorus, Streff – Data Protection Services (PSF) S.à r.l (Luxembourg) Summertime and yes, we all like to enjoy sunny holidays. But especially obvious this year are the many “natural” disaster’s that have hit many areas and many people around the globe. Maybe you have heard it in the news, two […]
Read more »New Certification Specs – Official Comment Period Open
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 an i-SIGMA Certification Compliance Officer (ICCO). The designation of a DPO is an increasingly common regulatory requirement. The ICCO is already an administrative requirement within i-SIGMA’s certifications, […]
Read more »Legal Marijuana Raises Drug Screening Questions and Risks
(This blog is provided for perspective only and not to be taken as legal advice) As I often remind service providers, though i-SIGMA certifications (NAID AAA/PRISM Privacy+) require drug screening prior to hiring, and either ongoing drug screening or training to recognize substance abuse, the certifications themselves do not prescribe how service providers respond to […]
Read more »Board Approves Final Imaging/Digitization Endorsement Specs
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 for the new Imaging/Digitization Endorsement. As a result, current and future i-SIGMA members offering scanning, imaging, and digital conversion services will be able to verify their regulatory […]
Read more »Industry Veteran Appointed to the Complaint Resolution Council
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 Council (CRC), which is the council responsible for investigating violations of the associations Code of Ethics. Regarding Payne’s qualifications, the current CRC Chair, Bowman Richards, CSDS of […]
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