ACTIVE MEMBER BENEFITS When you make the investment to become an i-SIGMA™ Member of either the NAID or PRISM International division, you gain access to resources and tools, which assist your business within the information management governance industry. As a member, you’re also supporting the success of our industry as a whole, as i-SIGMA™ advocates for better business practices and legal parameters.
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The annual conference and expo attracts the largest concentration of secure data destruction professionals worldwide and is one of the largest secure information management shows as well. It has proven to be an invaluable networking and educational opportunity for professionals who want to learn from experts, exchange ideas, and see new products and the latest industry technology.
• IG Journal The quarterly industry and member journal • Buyer’s Guide A handy directory of industry product and service suppliers
ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO
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REGIONAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD i-SIGMA™ hosts events throughout the world on any given year, often with content focused for one division or the other. The content for each regional event is specific to those who would attend, be that in Europe, Australasia, or elsewhere, sharing applicable best practices for their specific industry segment, target audience, and applicable changing laws.
• NAIDdirect The twice monthly e-newsletter to keep members up-to-date • NAIDnotes Industry blog and your resource for articles and thoughtleadership between journal editions
WEBINARS When a new program is launched or legislation is amended, each division provides webinars to keep members informed. Some are also housed in the Members Only portal for future reference.
PRISM International Members • info Monthly Updates The monthly e-newsletter to keep members up-to-date
NAID SHRED SCHOOL Those new and old to the secure data destruction industry find this two-day workshop, covering industry information, data protection legislation, and sales and marketing tips, invaluable for growing their business.
• Industry blog and your resource for articles and thoughtleadership between journal editions
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ASK THE PROFESSIONALS As a member benefit, i-SIGMA™ reaches out to legal, accounting, and other consulting resources to resolve i-SIGMA™ Member questions and concerns about industry services. i-SIGMA™ provides this service at no cost to members.
naidonline.org | prismintl.org The divisional websites are chalked full of helpful information, especially in the newsroom, which is regularly updated, and the i-SIGMA™ Market, which lists industry product and service suppliers at your fingertips.
NETWORKING i-SIGMA™ brings industry professionals together via face-to-face events, like the annual conference which hosts approximately a thousand attendees, and online through industry related discussions on our LinkedIn Group and in our members-only Facebook group, where individuals can get to know the lighter side of their colleagues.
WORLD-CLASS SAMPLE AGREEMENT i-SIGMA™ seeks out the best qualified legal authorities to create sample contracts and agreements aligned with current data protection regulations. These vary by division and are provided to eligible members at no cost. Examples include: • Standardized Industry Contract Language and Liability Limitations • GDPR Compliant Industry Contract Language continued on page 6
