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International Secure Information Governance & Management Association
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860793925 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · isigmaonline.org
revenue
$2.8M
expenses
$2.9M
net assets
$2.4M
employees
10
volunteers
13
mission · from form 990

TO ADVANCE SECURE DATA LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT, SECURITY, AND INFORMATION GOVERNANCE GLOBALLY BY SERVICE PROVIDERS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association (i-SIGMA) is a global trade association for the information management services industry. It promotes ethical standards, industry interests, and research, while also fostering communication among its members. The association is primarily supported by membership dues and related activities.

activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Secure Information Destruction Certification 16 activities
    • Administer third-party certification programs for data security and privacy
      Manages and maintains the NAID AAA Certification and PRISM Privacy+ Certification programs, which are used by hundreds of government agencies and thousands of private contracts for regulatory due diligence and vendor compliance.
    • Administering Professional Accreditation and Membership
      Maintains the integrity of the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS)® Accreditation Program, reviews member applicants for admittance, and solicits and qualifies candidates for the i-SIGMA Board of Directors.
    • Developing Educational Programs
      Develops and delivers educational programs and events, including the Annual i-SIGMA® Conference and Expo, Shred School, virtual roundtables, and webinars, for professionals in secure information governance and management.
    • Developing Educational Programs
      Develops and delivers educational programs and events, including the Annual i-SIGMA® Conference and Expo, Shred School, virtual roundtables, and webinars, for professionals in the secure information governance and management industry.
    • Developing Educational Programs and Events
      Develops and delivers educational programs and events, including the Annual i-SIGMA® Conference and Expo, Shred School, virtual roundtables, and webinars, to advance knowledge in secure information governance and management.
    • Developing Educational Programs and Events
      Develops and delivers educational programs and events, including the Annual i-SIGMA® Conference and Expo, Shred School, virtual roundtables, and webinars, for professionals in the secure information governance and management industry.
    • Developing Educational Programs and Events
      Develops and delivers educational programs and events, including the Annual i-SIGMA® Conference and Expo, Shred School, virtual roundtables, and webinars, for professionals in the secure information governance and management industry.
    • Enforce industry standards and ethical compliance for data destruction and information management providers
      Oversees compliance and ethical conduct for approximately 2,000 to 2,500 secure data destruction and records management service providers globally across six continents, ensuring adherence to professional standards.
    • Enforcing Data Security and Information Management Standards
      Enforces standards and ethical compliance for approximately 2,500 secure data destruction and records and information management service providers across six continents, maintaining the integrity of NAID AAA and PRISM Privacy+ Certification programs used by governments and private entities for regulatory due diligence.
    • Enforcing Data Security and Information Management Standards
      Enforces standards and ethical compliance for approximately 2,500 secure data destruction and records and information management service providers across six continents through certification programs like NAID AAA and PRISM Privacy+.
    • Enforcing Data Security and Information Management Standards
      Enforces standards and ethical compliance for approximately 2,500 secure data destruction and records and information management service providers across six continents through certification programs like NAID AAA and PRISM Privacy+.
    • Maintaining Professional Accreditation
      Maintains the integrity of the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS)® Accreditation Program for individuals in the secure destruction industry.
    • Maintaining Professional Accreditation
      Maintains the integrity of the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS)® Accreditation Program, ensuring professional standards for individuals in the secure destruction industry.
    • Maintaining Professional Accreditation Programs
      Maintains the integrity of the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS)® Accreditation Program, ensuring professional standards in secure information destruction.
    • Maintaining Professional Accreditation Programs
      Maintains the integrity of the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS)® Accreditation Program, ensuring professional standards for individuals in the secure destruction industry.
    • Operate accreditation and professional development programs
      Administers the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS)® Accreditation Program and develops educational content through the Annual i-SIGMA® Conference and Expo, Shred School, virtual roundtables, and webinars.
  • Digital Regulation Advisory & Advocacy 6 activities
    • Advocating for Data Security and Privacy Regulations
      Engages directly with government bodies such as the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S. Financial Services Committee, Canadian House of Commons, Canadian Privacy Commissioner, and the British Standards Institution, and provides input on relevant legislation like the New Jersey Senate Bill 2834.
    • Advocating for Information Governance Policies
      Engages with government bodies and regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Canadian House of Commons, to provide input on information governance and data security policies.
    • Advocating for Information Governance Policies
      Engages with government bodies and regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Canadian House of Commons, to provide input on legislation and policies related to secure information governance.
    • Advocating for Information Governance Policies
      Engages with government bodies and regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Canadian House of Commons, to provide input on information governance and data security legislation.
    • Advocating for Information Governance Policies
      Engages with government bodies and regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Canadian House of Commons, to provide input on legislation and policies related to secure information governance.
    • Engage in policy advocacy and regulatory consultation
      Collaborates with federal and international regulatory bodies—including the FTC, SEC, U.S. Financial Services Committee, Canadian House of Commons, Canadian Privacy Commissioner, and British Standards Institution—and provided input on legislation such as New Jersey Senate Bill 2834.
  • Code of Conduct Enforcement & Ethics Oversight 6 activities
    • Maintaining Member Accountability and Ethical Standards
      Establishes a Member Resolution Council to hold member companies accountable, reviews ethical complaints, and recommends actions to the i-SIGMA Board of Directors to uphold the integrity of the association and its certification programs.
    • Manage membership governance and ethical oversight
      Reviews applications for membership, investigates ethical complaints, recommends disciplinary actions to the Board, and maintains a Member Resolution Council to uphold association integrity and certification standards.
    • Overseeing Member Conduct and Governance
      Establishes a Member Resolution Council, reviews ethical complaints, and manages the application and election processes for members and board candidates to uphold the association's integrity and standards.
    • Overseeing Member Conduct and Governance
      Establishes a Member Resolution Council, reviews ethical complaints, and recommends actions to the Board of Directors to uphold the association's integrity and ensure compliance with ethical and certification program specifications. Also reviews member applications and solicits board candidates.
    • Overseeing Member Conduct and Governance
      Establishes a Member Resolution Council to hold member companies accountable, reviews ethical complaints, and manages the application and board candidate selection processes to uphold the association's integrity.
    • Overseeing Member Conduct and Governance
      Establishes a Member Resolution Council to hold member companies accountable, reviews ethical complaints, and manages the selection of candidates for the i-SIGMA Board of Directors to uphold the association's integrity.
  • Membership Application & Renewal Management 1 activity
    • Member Application Review
      Reviews applicants for admittance to the association, ensuring they meet membership criteria.
  • Board & Committee Governance 1 activity
    • Support governance of the i-SIGMA Board of Directors
      Solicits and qualifies candidates for the i-SIGMA Board of Directors to ensure effective leadership and representation within the association.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2.79M
Contributions & grants$155K6%
Program service revenue$2.63M94%
Investment income$-101K-4%
Other revenue$109K
expenses
Total expenses$2.89M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.22M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.93M
Cash$299K
Investments$2.47M
Liabilities$505K
Net assets$2.43M
Liquid reserves11.5 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +22.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERT JOHNSON CEO 50 $283K
MICHELE GOODMAN COO 40 $201K
board members · 17
  • BOWMAN RICHARDS CSDS — PRES ELECT
  • BRIAN CONNELLY — SECRETARY
  • BROCK MILLER — PRESIDENT
  • CHRISTOPHER JONES — DIRECTOR
  • DON ANDRIAANSEN — DIRECTOR
  • GAINES GARRETT — DIRECTOR
  • GINA LENTINE CSDS — DIRECTOR
  • GIOVANNA SPADONI — DIRECTOR
  • JASON SKRMETTI — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIE GIFT — DIRECTOR
  • JORDAN PEACE — TREASURER
  • PATRICK DEVRIES — IMM. PAST PRES.
  • PAUL KEARNS — DIRECTOR
  • RENEE PRYOR — DIRECTOR
  • RICK JACKSON — DIRECTOR
  • TOM SIEBERT JR — DIRECTOR
  • TONY PERROTTA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22

who they work with

  • American Document Services Partner — Rick Jackson, Immediate Past President of ISIGMA, is affiliated with American Document Services.
  • Big Bear Shredding Partner — Luke Westerman, a director of ISIGMA, is affiliated with Big Bear Shredding.
  • British Standards Institution Government — Worked directly with the institution on government relations.
  • Canadian House of Commons Government — Worked directly with the House of Commons on government relations.
  • Canadian Privacy Commissioner Government — Worked directly with the Commissioner on government relations.
  • Federal Trade Commission Government — Worked directly with the commission on government relations.
  • G1 Asset Management Pty Ltd Partner — Paul Prokic, a director of ISIGMA, is affiliated with G1 Asset Management Pty Ltd.
  • Iron Mountain Partner — Amado Cabrera, a director of ISIGMA, is affiliated with Iron Mountain.
  • NAID Partner — Merged with National Association for Information Destruction to form i-SIGMA in 2018
  • National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) Partner — Merged with i-SIGMA in 2018.
  • PRISM International Partner — Merged with PRISM International to form i-SIGMA in 2018
  • PRISM International (Professional Records and Information Services Management) Partner — Merged with i-SIGMA in 2018, becoming a division of the association.
  • RecordXpress Partner — Rod Ivey, a director of ISIGMA, is affiliated with RecordXpress.
  • Richards & Richards, LLC Partner — Bowman Richards, Treasurer of ISIGMA, is affiliated with Richards & Richards, LLC.
  • Secure Shredding and Recycling Partner — Gaines Garrett, President of ISIGMA, is affiliated with Secure Shredding and Recycling.
  • Securities and Exchange Commission Government — Worked directly with the commission on government relations.
  • Shred Northwest, Inc. Partner — Derald Miller, a director of ISIGMA, is affiliated with Shred Northwest, Inc.
  • Time Shred Services, Inc. Partner — Jim Dowse, President-Elect of ISIGMA, is affiliated with Time Shred Services, Inc.
  • U.S. Financial Services Committee Government — Worked directly with the committee on government relations.
  • i-SIGMA Network — International Secure Information Governance & Management Association operates under the i-SIGMA Code of Ethics and participates in its member accountability system.
  • i-SIGMA Network — Offers membership to businesses that service secure data lifecycle management, security, and information governance.
  • uRISQ / CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc. Partner — Scott Reis, a director of ISIGMA, is affiliated with uRISQ / CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc.