activities · 13
what they do
advocacy · 3
- Advocating for Information Governance Policies Digital Regulation & Policy AdvocacyEngages 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 Digital Regulation & Policy AdvocacyEngages 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 Digital Regulation & Policy AdvocacyEngages 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.
capacity building · 10
- Developing Educational Programs Real Estate Professional Certification & TrainingDevelops 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 Real Estate Professional Certification & TrainingDevelops 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 and Events Real Estate Professional Certification & TrainingDevelops 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.
- Enforcing Data Security and Information Management Standards Certification Exam AdministrationEnforces 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 Certification Exam AdministrationMaintains the integrity of the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS)® Accreditation Program, ensuring professional standards for individuals in the secure destruction industry.
- Maintaining Professional Accreditation Certification Exam AdministrationMaintains the integrity of the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS)® Accreditation Program for individuals in the secure destruction industry.
- Maintaining Professional Accreditation Programs Certification Exam AdministrationMaintains the integrity of the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS)® Accreditation Program, ensuring professional standards for individuals in the secure destruction industry.
- Overseeing Member Conduct and Governance Professional Ethics EnforcementEstablishes 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 Professional Ethics EnforcementEstablishes 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 Professional Ethics EnforcementEstablishes 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.
strategies · 13
how they think
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- Advancing Industry Standards and Best Practices through Education and Certification industry_standards_promotionThe organization advances industry standards, ethical conduct, and best practices in secure information governance and management by promoting education, sharing information among peers, and maintaining certification programs. This ensures regulatory compliance, protects sensitive information, and improves overall industry efficiency.
- Advocacy and Industry Representation industry_advocacyThe organization advocates for the information management services industry by engaging with regulators, policymakers, and decision-makers, and by promoting the industry's role in protecting information security and compliance. This is achieved through organizational strength, credibility, resource integration, and government relations.
- Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement industry_advocacyThe organization advocates for the information management services industry by engaging with regulators, policymakers, and decision-makers. This includes monitoring regulatory changes, providing updates to members, and representing the industry's interests to increase recognition of its role in protecting information security and compliance.
- Ethical Oversight and Confidentiality Protection ethical_oversightThe organization upholds the integrity of the association and the industry by operating with good faith in contractual agreements, protecting customer confidentiality, and reviewing complaints related to ethical and certification program violations.
- Ethical Oversight and Contractual Integrity ethical_oversightThe organization maintains its integrity and ensures ethical conduct within the industry by operating with good faith in contractual agreements, protecting customer confidentiality, and reviewing complaints related to ethical and certification program violations.
- Ethical Oversight and Integrity ethical_oversightThe organization maintains the integrity of the association and the industry by operating with good faith in contractual agreements, protecting customer confidentiality, and reviewing complaints related to ethical and certification program violations.
- Industry Research and Development industry_researchThe organization conducts and promotes research to improve processes, materials, and marketing within the information management and services industry, fostering innovation and advancement.
- Member Capacity Building and Education capacity_building_and_educationThe organization builds the capacity of its members by providing tools, learning opportunities, educational programs, and networking opportunities. This includes peer education, information sharing, and monitoring regulatory changes to ensure members are equipped for compliance and professional development.
- Member Capacity Building and Education capacity_building_and_educationThe organization builds the capacity of its members by providing tools, learning opportunities, educational programs, and networking opportunities. It also facilitates peer education and information sharing to advance industry standards and ensure members are equipped to handle regulatory changes and industry developments.
- Member and Partner Engagement for Industry Growth member_and_partner_engagementThe organization engages its members in governance and decision-making processes and supports corporate partners to foster their contribution to the information governance and management industry, thereby shaping the association's direction and promoting industry services.
- Member-Centric Professional Development and Support membership_developmentThe organization fosters professional development and supports its members by offering educational programs, networking opportunities, and engaging them in governance. This approach aims to strengthen the association's direction and promote the use of qualified industry services.
- Setting and Enforcing Industry Standards and Best Practices standards_and_best_practicesThe organization promotes and enforces high ethical standards, efficiency, and best practices within the global information management services industry, including secure disposition of information, protection of PII, and regulatory compliance. This is achieved through certification programs, quality control, and encouraging the use of qualified service providers.
- Setting and Enforcing Industry Standards and Best Practices standards_and_best_practicesThe organization promotes and enforces high ethical standards, best practices, and quality control within the information management services industry. This includes championing the protection of personally identifiable information and regulatory compliance through secure disposition of information, and maintaining certification programs.
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.