ACTIVE MEMBER BENEFITS

When you make the investment to become an i-SIGMA® Member, 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.

Education

Publications

All i-SIGMA Members

• IG Journal

The quarterly industry and member journal

• iG Direct

The twice monthly e-newsletter to keep members up-to-date

• Buyers’ Guide

A handy directory of industry product and service suppliers

• Industry blog: Your resource for articles and thoughtleadership between journal editions

Events

ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO

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.

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.

Webinars

When a new program is launched or legislation is amended, i-SIGMA® provides webinars to keep members informed. Some are also housed in the Members Only portal for future reference.

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.

Tools

Professional Community

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.

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.

Industry Resources

isigmaonline.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.

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

• An updated HIPAA/HITECH Business Associate Agreement

• Red Flags Rule language for Internal Policies and Contracts

• Regulatory Compliant Standard Terms and Conditions

• Regulatory Compliant Operational Policies and Procedures

• Employee and Client Confidentiality Agreements

• Data Breach Notification Agreements

• Customer Information Destruction Policy and Form Templates

• Commercial Records Center Self Evaluation Checklist

CUSTOMER COMPLIANCE TOOLS i-SIGMA® members have access to value-added tools and training that are regulatory requirements for their customers, making them an integral partner in their clients’ overall compliance strategy.

• Information Destruction Compliance Toolkit

• Customer Employee Training Program

• Doctors’ Office Marketing Program

Certifications

NAID AAA Certification i-SIGMA® Members have access to the most prominent, industry recognized third party security certification. NAID Certification is now required by thousands of organizations around the world, including government agencies and health care and financial companies, and its security components are selling points to win new business.

PRISM Privacy+® Certification i-SIGMA® Members have access to Privacy+, the prestigious international certification program that allows records and information management companies to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring the privacy of information.

CSDS® Professional Accreditation i-SIGMA® has produced the only professional accreditation for individuals in the secure destruction industry in the world. By earning the Certified Secure Destruction Specialist® (CSDS) accreditation, industry professionals not only gain critical knowledge, they also improve sales and earn the respect of customers.

Professional Liability Insurance

Downstream Data® Coverage

NAID AAA Certified Members have access to Downstream Data Coverage (www. downstreamdata.com), the only i-SIGMA®endorsed professional liability insurance product that provides complete and meaningful coverage to cover all risks and liabilities in the secure destruction industry.

Employee Operational Training & Validation

Training programs have been designed for i-SIGMA® members and their employees to promote best practices and protect customers. Educate your team on data protection responsibilities and acceptable operational security practices.

Marketing Support

Get Found

Service Provider Locator

All Active/Company Members are listed in the i-SIGMA® Services Locator. The site sees thousands of web visitors monthly, many of whom are seeking a local service provider for their RIM and secure destruction needs and finds one there.

Industry Suppliers Market

All Associate/Corporate Partner Members supplying products and services to active members within the industry are listed in the i-SIGMA® market by category and region. This is a great resource for Active members to find business solutions at their fingertips.

Make An Impression Certification Validator

NAID AAA Certified Members may leverage code to display their credentials on their site so that visitors are always up-to-date on their certification status. This will be offered to Privacy+ Certified Members in the near future.

Use Of Member Logo

Active/Company Members of i-SIGMA can proudly display the appropriate membership logo(s) and Associate/Corporate Partner Members, as a member of both divisions, may display both. Certified members may boast their certificate credentials.

Marketing Materials

i-SIGMA® has made it easy for members to reach their customers, by creating informational and sales tools to leverage, including content that can be reused, brochures and flyers available for download, and videos that can be shared. These sales tools educate customers, increase business, and enhance the professional image of member companies.

Laying Groundwork Educating Customers

The i-SIGMA® divisions have active relationships with buying group associations (i.e., our members’ customers) and do public relations to keep prospective clients and the public educated on the need for secure RIM and data destruction as well as informed on the latest in news and regulations.