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Date Article
07-01-2009
NAID CTK Training Hits the Road - Dates/Locations Announced
Webinar Will Give NAID Members Head Start on HIPAA
SHREDALL’s Certification Adds to NAID’s International Profile
NAID Releases Electronic Destruction Brochure
Medical Records Discovered at Alabama Dump
Tennessee Tattoo Parlor Pitches Personal Data
Used Drives Found in Africa with U.S. Defense Data
Discarded Loan Records Cause Stir in Indiana
06-18-2009
Webinar Scheduled July 28, 2009 on HIPAA/HITECH Contract
NAID to Keep Closer Tabs on Breach Notification Cases
New White Paper Explores Role of Data Security in E-Scrap
Auditor Sued Over Data Breach Incident
NAID Member Nominated for Local Business Award
Small Pharmacy Fined For Casual Disposal
Follow Up: No Charges in Chattanooga Medical Records Dumping
Confidential Student Records Dumped in Chicago
Medical Files Found in an Oklahoma Dumpster
06-02-2009
NAID Board to Meet in Columbus
NAID Submits Comment on FTC Health Data Breach
New NAID Ads Target Industry Publications
2010 Conference Planning and Exhibit Space Sales Begin
NAID Presentation at Medwaste to Discuss Realities of New Law
Privacy Icon and NAID Collaborator Reappointed As Commissioner
Alberta Privacy Commissioner Launches Investigation on Dumped Medical Records
Treasury Investigation Criticizes IRS Disposal Practices
Virtual School Tosses Actual Personal Information
05-21-2009
NAID Welcomes New Sales Manager
DiPiazza Appointed to NAID Certification Review Board
Medical Records Dumped at Recycling Center Get Headlines
Think Tank Says EU Protection Directive Needs Overhaul
Medical Files in Public Recycling Bins Attracts Police
NYC Law Firm Records Trashed Along Busy Street
Sims/British Telecom Release Hard Drive Study Results
05-07-2009
Swenson Appointed to NAID Ethics Complaint Evaluation Body
NAID White Paper on Impact of HIPAA Changes
Compliance Toolkit Orientation Sessions Scheduled
FTC Extends Red Flags Enforcement Deadline
Active Week for Australian Privacy
Hotels Data Disposal Unknowingly Complicit in ID Theft Scheme
Defunct Trucking Company Source of Abandoned Records
Personal Records Left Unprotected in New Orleans School District Warehouse
Apartment Dwellers Data Put at Risk by Management
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Disposal Practices Questioned – Again
04-21-2009
NAID and PSI Agree To Specifications Liaison
Revised HIPAA Business Associate Contract Coming
FTC Seeks Data Breach Notification Comments
NAID Executive to Speak at Medical Waste Conference
NAID Toolkit Workshops Hit the Road
School Employees Victims Fall Victim to Casual Disposal
Canadian Supreme Court - No Privacy Rights in Trash
Medical Records Gone with the Wind
04-08-2009
Annual Conference Success Hailed as Sign of Industry Resilience
The New World of HIPAA Unvieled at NAID 2009
Destruction Policy Organizations Express Interest in Standards Development with NAID
2009 NAID Board Elections Results
Member of the Year Goes to Industry Veteran
Medical Records Abandoned
Boston Hospital Rescues Abandoned Records
Indiana Law Office Discards Client Files
Medical Files Found in Texas Parking Lot
Employees Worried Because Personal Files Were Dumped
Florida Staffing Firm Fills Dumpster with Personal Information
03-19-2009
Industry Veterans Appointed to NAID Ethics Council
Advanced Conference Registration Ends Soon
Hotel Dumps Confidential Records
Medical Records Found in Store Dumpster
Article Highlights Prevalence of Casual Disposal
Rhode Island Takes Steps Toward Statewide Shredding Law
NAID Board Amends by-Laws
03-05-2009
NAID Marks 15 Years of Service
NAID-Canada Appointed to Fraud Prevention Forum
Ontario Electronic Stewardship Requests NAID-Canada Recommendations
NAID Says Farewell to Caroline Bell
FCC Proposes $13 Million in Data Protection Fines
Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Fitness Center
Genica Reaches Settlement Agreement with FTC
NAID Certification Endorsed in CSO Article
Shredding by Prison Inmates Costs More Than It Saves
American Security Shredding Honored With Go Green Award
02-19-2009
NAID Conference Registration Hits All Time High
CVS Settlement Agreement of $2.25 Million for HIPAA Violations
City of Boston Fines Accountant for Illegal Dumping
Gym Clients’ Personal Information Found in Trash
Ribbon Shredding Marks 25 Years of Destruction Services
02-05-2009
2009 NAID Annual Conference Opportunities
Personal Data Stolen from Denver Hospital
Data Breaches in the U.S. Increase 47 Percent in 2008
Consumer Claims Proving to be Costly to Companies
FTC Charges Mortgage Broker with Violation of Federal Data Security Laws
NAID Welcomes a New Director of Administrative Operations
01-22-2009
NAID Certification Recognized in a USPS RFI
Ambulance Service Patient Records Found in Trash
First NAID Certifications in Africa
Two Heroes at Mobile Record Shredders in the News
01-08-2009
Privacy Probe of Healthcare Company Due to Records Found on Ottawa Street
TV Station Receives Patient Medical Records Found in Trash
NAID Membership and AAA Certification Logos are Registered Trademarks
NAID Conference Sponsorship and Expo Booths Provide Incredible ROI
William (Bill) Mathers De Grassi (1942 – 2008)
12-17-2008
NAID-Canada Presentation for Privacy Commission a Success
Ray Barry Represents NAID in the Bahamas
Texas Attorney General Takes Action to Protect Information
Audit Reveals Significant Risk at Passport Offices in Canada
Mortgage Companies Accused of Improper Disposal
12-04-2008
NAID-Canada Speaks to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Data-Destruction Business Grows as Regulations Tighten
Possible Violation of HIPAA Laws by Doctors in California
Hospital Records Obtained by Anonymous Man in Indiana
Personal Information in Dumpster Behind Texas Department
Pharmacies and Doctors Possibly Violate HIPAA Law in Seattle
11-20-2008
NAID-Canada Seminar a Success
NAID-Canada Elections
NARA Releases Record Management Framework
T-Mobile Germany Reorganizes after Data Theft Scandal
$25.5 Billion Lawsuit Expected for Stolen Customer Data
FBI Investigates Extortion Threat to Reveal Patient Data
Investigation: Government Improperly Dumping Personal Data
11-06-2008
2008 NAID-Canada Seminar
2009 NAID Annual Conference Details Posted
First NAID Certifications in Iceland and Hong Kong
New Jersey Rules on Hard Drive Destruction Restrictions
Bank Documents Improperly Discarded in the U.K.
Police in Georgia Improperly Discard Personal Documents
Binghamton University Repeatedly Jeopardizes Personal Files
FTC Announces Six-Month Delay on the Red Flags Rule
10-17-2008
Hard Drive Sanitization Certification to be Open for Business
NAID Marketing Brochures Help Members Grow Business
Identity Theft on the Fast Track in Australia
Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit for $2 Million
Review the Citation Filed by the Texas Attorney General
Report Outlines Secure Paper and Electronic Destruction
Hollywood Video Tosses Personal Information in Trash
BBB “Secure Your ID” Day Shreds Nearly ¾ of a Million Pounds
10-01-2008
Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit for $2 Million
Excitement Builds for the NAID-Canada Seminar in November
NAID-Canada Elections Scheduled – Nominations Open
Annual Conference Theme Announced – Sessions Taking Shape
Civil Lawsuits Bankrupt Companies That Do Not Secure Data
South Carolina Enforcing Secure Disposal Bill
Lehman Brothers: Violation of Compliance Law?
09-18-2008
Four Firms First to be Awarded NAID Sanitization Certification
New York Licensing Deadline October 1st
Data Breach Notification Likely Coming to Europe
2009 Conference to Host Dialog with Destruction Specification Developers
Columbia Missouri City Ordinance on Dumpster Diving
09-03-2008
NAID Seeks Member Comments on ASTM Safety Guidelines
NAID Shred Event Approaching – Location Information Needed
NAID Headquarters has New Address
City Carton / Ockenfels family Charity Golf Outing Raises Record Amount
Cascade Named Among the Fastest Growing Companies
Australian Law Reform Commission Reports Unsecure Records
University of Kansas Revises Destruction Policy
Identity Theft is Now Gang Territory
Improper Disposal of Documents at Michigan Abortion Clinic
More Data Breaches to Date in 2008 Than for All of 2007
Texas Attorney General Investigates Possible Violations
Breaches in Confidential Records of Celebrities Move Senate
Penalty for Doctors Who Put Medical Records in Dumpster
08-26-2008
Shred Day Locations to be Promoted by NAID
08-20-2008
UK Standards Committee to Meet
Abandoned Records Task Force to Meet
NAID Moves to New Office Location
New NAID-Europe Conference Session Announced
Folder of Personal Information Makes TV News Report
Check Stubs Blow From Dumpster
Personal Records Found in Atlanta Dumpster
Medical Records Found Improperly Discarded
Kansas Man Arrested for Trying to Cash Discarded Checks
Iowa School Under Fire for Records Disposal Procedures
Bahrain File Dumping Charges Dismissed
08-07-2008
NAID Executive to Present on Proposed SEC Disposal Rule
Dr. Loses License for Improperly Discarding Medicine
Conference Committee Calling for Session Topics
New Sponsor Added to “BBB Secure Your ID Day” Shred Day Event
2009 NAID Annual Conference Booth Discount Deadline Approaching
Financial Consultant Accused of Dumping Boxes of Personal Records
Small Disposal Incidents Are Now Big News
Prison Reform Advocate Uses Dumpster Diving to Discredit Foe
Texas Attorney General Says Dumping of Records is a Big Deal
Texas School Needs Lesson on Proper Destruction
Weight Loss Clinic Loses More than Pounds
Déjà Vu All Over Again: Defunct Mortgage Company
School Dumpster Used to Dispose of Personal Information
Personal Information Found on County Road
Real Estate Records Improperly Discarded
San Francisco City Agency Involved in Disposal Breach
New Ownership: HALLCO Industries Inc. Formerly HALLCO Manufacturing
Mail Service Disposal Incident Raises Questions on Destruction Responsibilities
Florida Medical Practice Abandoned Sensitive Records
Home Office Data Security Questioned in L.A. Times Article
07-17-2008
NAID Peer Networking Group Enrollment Now Open
Latest Texas Disposal Settlement Nearly $1 Million
Compliance Toolkit Promotion Gaining Traction
Better Business Bureau Shred Event Set for September
Saskatchewan Privacy Commissioner Calls for Stronger Data Protection Laws
Tennessee Methadone Clinic Discards Unshredded Records
NFL Players Association Denies Improper Shredding
Houston Law Office Trashes Confidential Records
07-03-2008
NAID Certification Cited In Privacy Journal Article
Information Destruction Identified as Major Industry Issue at Upcoming Electronics Recycling Confere
Texas AG Hangs Tough Announcing New Charges and the Highest Settlement on Record
Kansas Internal Investigation Finds Shortcoming in State’s Electronic Information Disposal
Cascade Asset Management Recognized as Quality Employer
Mobile Shred Trucks Blamed for Parking Inconveniences
Sydney Hospital Embarrassed by Discarded Records
Arizona Homeowners Put at Risk if ID Theft
Florida Medical Center Claims Ignorance Regarding Discarded Records
06-19-2008
Alaska Latest to Pass Destruction Requirement
NAID Taps Industry Veteran to Chair Global Fiber Committee
Certification Review Board Vacancy Filled
NAID-Europe Delegation Selecting Secretariat
Las Vegas to Host 2010 NAID Conference
Boca Raton Business Discards Sensitive Information
New Mexico Government Office Discards Social Security Information
School Records Litter Neighborhood in Louisiana
Medical Records Litter Lawns
Dentists Blames Unnamed Service When Records Turn Up in Dumpster
Privacy Commissioner Blames Lack of Basic Security for Data Breaches
Insurance Records Discovered in Texas Dumpster
ID Theft on the Rise in New Zealand
Unsecured Payroll Records Stolen
Dentist Leaves Records Unsecured
Oklahoma Agency Sells Computers with Sensitive Information on Hard Drives
HSBC Suffers Document Related Breaches in UK and Canada
06-05-2008
NAID to Serve on Records Abandonment Response Task Force
NAID/ASTM Secure Destruction Safety Standards Committee to Meet in October
Personal Information on Amateur Athletes Found in Dumpster
Provincial Medical Privacy Law Lacks Destruction Requirement
University of Florida Warns Victims of Disposal Breach
Presidential Campaign Offices Discard Personal Information
Investigative Report Turns Up Discarded Personal Medical Information
Handling of Discarded Records Leads to Call for Health Minister’s Resignation
Retired Realtor Dumps Client Files
Property Management Apologizes for Disposal of Client Data
05-15-2008
NAID Executive to Speak at Two Electronics Recycling Events
NAID-Europe/PRISM Conference Brochure Now Online
First NAID Certification in United Kingdom
NAID to Join Payment Card Industry Standards Council
UK Information Commissioner Gets New Enforcement Powers
Global Fiber Committee Created
Texas AG Fines Check Cashing Chain for Violating Destruction Law
School District Responsible to Clean Up Discarded Computers
Compliance Toolkit Public Release Slated for June
New NAID Treasurer Appointed to Fill Vacancy
Medical Records Left in Unsecure Recycling Bins
Personal Records Discarded by Security Company
More Mortgage Records Abandoned
Rental Customer’s Data Trashed
05-01-2008
Sanitization Audits Begin In May
More Compliance Toolkit Orientation Opportunities
NAID Delegation Meets with SEC
NAID Certification Spreads to Australia
Shred Event Promoted Nationally
New NAID Brochure Right on Target
Hospital Records Found in Ontario Canada
School’s Records Found in Recycling Container
Freedom Tower Building Plans Found in Trash
Personal Information Belonging to Homeless Veterans Found in Dumpster
04-15-2008
Compliance Toolkit Orientation Webinar Coming
2008 NAID Election Results
BBB Event Set for May 3rd – and Looking Ahead to September
2008 NAID Conference Shatters Records
NAID-Canada Annual Conference Dates Set
CVS Reaches Settlement on Texas Disposal Violation
Ohio Dept of Insurance Fines Firm for Unsecure Disposal
DDRS Names New Regional Sales Manager
Tax Files in Vancouver Dumpster
Bank Gets Restraining Order on Dumpster Diver
Reconstructed Shreds Lead to Tasmanian Scandal
Ohio Company Dumps Sensitive Records
Environmental Groups Victim of Organized Dumpster Diving Raids
Investigation Launched Over Medical Files Abandoned in Saskatchewan
Boston Garbage Truck Loses Financial Load
Personal Information About Children Discarded in Toronto
Another Mortgage Company Dumps Files
Audit Shows 40% of Government Computers Sold With Sensitive Information on Them
Canadian Anti-Terror Unit Blueprints Found in Trash
Missouri Department Not Shredding
College Students’ Records Trashed
03-18-2008
SEC Disposal Rule Proposal Shows Need for Compliance Toolkit
Employment Agency Risks Personal Information
Medical ID Theft is a Growing Problem
Information Destruction Requirement Coming to Kentucky
03-04-2008
Deadline for Sanitization Certification Participation Nearing
New Brochure Set for Release
Failed Florida Financial Company Trashes Records
News Investigators Conduct City Wide Dumpster Inspection
NAID-Australasia Summit Set for Mid-March
Computer Discarded in Dumpster Contains Personal Data
Mobile Destruction Truck Involved in High Speed Chase
Ohio Attorney General Promises Action in Discarded Records Case
Senators Request Movement on Data Protection Measures
02-18-2008
Board Appoints New NAID-Australasia Chairman
NAID-Canada Delegation Testifies at British Columbia Hearings
Shred-Tech Announces Promotions
NAID Board Amends By-Laws – Member Ratification Required
Australian Privacy Commissioner Pushes for Stronger Data Protection Laws
Doctor Blames Employee Carelessness for Dumpster Incident
Trashed Medical Records Subject of Investigation
Sheriff’s Department Puts Inmate Data at Risk
01-31-2008
Additional Exhibitors Grow NAID Conference Trade Show
NAID Certification of Sanitization Operations Launched
BBB/NAID National Shred Day Event Update
NAID Peer Networking Groups Hold First Meetings
2008 NAID Board of Directors Nominations Open
Discarded Medical Records Lead to Investigation
Visa Expediter Spotlighted for Casual Disposal
Man Sentenced in Case Involving MLB Players’ Personal Information
California City Outlaws Dumpster Diving to Thwart ID Theft
NAID Compliance Toolkit Update
Discarded Daycare Records Expose Personal Information
Industrial Espionage Alive and Well . . . CIA Style
Florida Professionals Embarrassed by TV Broadcast
California Expands Notification Requirement
01-15-2008
Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Medical Company
New York State to License Data Destruction Companies
NAID Annual Conference Materials Mailed This Week
Trashed Township Records Raise Eyebrows
Members of Parliament Join Clamor for Criminalizing Data Breaches
NAID-Canada Adds High-Level Keynote Speaker
New York Transportation Authority Tosses Employee Records
Thrift Store Discards Sensitive Information
Legal Files Put Out for Trash Collection
Sensitive Medical/HIV Records Found in Discarded Bag
01-03-2008
The Media and NAID Carry the Industry into 2008
UK Hospital Mishandles Patient Records
Records Compromised by Closing of Business
Digital Dumpster Diving
Infoshred Triples Space to Meet Growth
Candidate Accuses Opponents of Dumpster Diving
Personal Information Found Outside California Superior Court
12-18-2007
Federal Trade Commission Issues First Disposal Rule Fine
Alberta Gives Nod to NAID-Canada Recommendation
Dinner Theater Dumps Customer Data
Texas Utilities Change Disposal Practices
Florida County Records Discarded Carelessly
NAID Executive to Address Accounting Association
California Amends Notification Law
California Town Considers Dumpster-Diving Ban
Newspaper Delivery Records Aid Burglary Ring
12-04-2007
Speakers Added to 2008 NAID Annual Conference Program
Kentucky Attorney General Investigates Disposal Practices
OSHA Passes New Ruling – Heads Up Bulletin to Address Issues
Cash Reconstructed After Accidental Shredding
2008 NAID-Canada Conference Sessions Announced
UK Government Data Breach Causes Major Turmoil
Dallas Students Records Found in Recycling Bin
Ontario Privacy Commissioner Honoured
Candidate Receives Funds from ID Thieves
Medical Records Found in Public Lot
Employees of Red Cross Find Their Files in Public Hallway
New Canadian Assistant Privacy Commissioner Appointed
Criminal Stole Ball Players’ Information from Dumpster
Personal Information Found Behind Business
11-20-2007
2008 NAID Conference Schedule Posted
Dumped Records Made Worse by Memphis Traffic
Lawyer Admits to Dumping Records in Trash
Alberta’s Privacy Official Investigates Trashed Records
China’s E-Waste Recycling Remains a Big Problem
No Increase in NAID Membership Dues Rate For 2008
Another Defunct Mortgage Company Dumps Files
Data Protection is a Growing Concern in United Kingdom
11-08-2007
Peer Networking Groups Application Available Now
Article Sees Trend in Mortgage Files Being Dumped
ASTM Safety Standards Committee Meets
Medical Records Retrieved From Dumpster
Blockbuster Casually Discards Personal Information
Private Data Found in Texas Dumpster
University Of Kansas Releases Findings of Disposal Investigation
Canadian Confidence in Corporate Security Found Lacking
10-24-2007
2008 NAID Annual Conference Signs First Round of Sponsors
Town Mistakenly Puts Personal Data in Trash
Canadian Privacy Commissioner Releases Poll Results
NAID Peer-to-Peer Networking Groups Forming
Mortgage Records of Troubled Lender Found in Trash
Naval Enlistment Documents Trashed
NAID Executive Tells E-Scrap Attendees Their Business is Changing
Canadian Government Responds to PIPEDA Review Recommendations
Leahy/Spector Introduce ID Theft Restitution Provision
10-11-2007
NAID Seeks Input on Peer Networking Groups
NBC News Segment on E-Recycling Neglects Security
Hosptial Operator Fined $1 Million for Improper Data Disposal
New Scottish CCTV Requirement Does Not Cover Destruction Facilities
Canadian Researchers Find Health Data on Second Hand Hard Drives
75 Percent of Brits Affected By ID Theft
Kennedy/Leahy Sponsored Bill Could Eclipse HIPAA
09-26-2007
Indiana Attorney General Files Complaints on Pharmacy Chains
NAID Auditor Training Held This Week
UK University Hard Drive Study Produces Disturbing Results
Data Security Survey Raises Concern Regarding Health Care Privacy
NAID Establishes Prominent Relationship with Privacy Association
Personal Files Found in Dumpster
European Conference Considered Great Success
Student Records Placed in Open Dumpster
Fired Insurance Agent Discards Personal Files
Political Party Data Found on Auctioned Hard Drive
Liberal Democrats are Calling for Reform of UK’s Data Protection Directive
Follow Up – Ohio BMV Disposal Incident Leads to Dismissal
09-05-2007
NAID Membership Passes The 900 Mark
2008 NAID Exhibit Discount Ends Friday
Student’s Confidential Records Discarded in Recycling Bins
Medical Records Found in Dumpster
Casual Disposal Reported at Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Article Questions City’s Practice of Burying Confidential Trash
Army Records Improperly Discarded
Class Action Suit Filed for Data Breach
Truck Loads of Medical Records Found Burning
08-15-2007
Secure Burial Process Implicated in Records Disclosure
Massachusetts Latest to Add Information Destruction Law
NAID Executive Director to Speak at E-Scrap Workshop
Found Medical Documents Turned Over to HIPAA Enforcement Office
Alleged International ID Theft Mastermind Caught
Law Suit Alleges Apple Receipts Put Consumers at Risk
Hotel Leaves Confidential Materials Exposed to Public
NAID Adds to Article Archive
Breach Notification Issue Heats Up - Again
08-01-2007
Lawsuit in Targets Receipts with too Much Data
2007 PIPA Conference Coming in September
OMB/DHS Report Ranks Information Security Risks
Poor Information Security Procedures Lead to Firings
Hawaiian Firm Fined for Records Dumping
Provincial Privacy Official Speaks out on Information Protection Practices
Ontario Court Strikes Down Appeal by City to Collect Data
07-19-2007
NAID “Outsourcing” Brochure Popularity Continues
“Ask the Professionals” Entering Second Year
French National Archivist to Speak at 2007 NAID-Europe Conference
New NAID Ad Campaign Rolls Out This Month
NAID Membership Continues To Grow
07-06-2007
NAID Becomes Registered Trademark
Georgia County in Trouble Over Dumped Voter Records
NAID Releases Guidelines for Marketing Consortiums
FTC Chairman Advises on I.D. Theft Prevention
Proposed California Law Would Make Retailers Responsible for Data Protection
Data Breach Insurance - Sign of the Times
Kansas NAID Member is Recipient of State Award
OMB Issues Data Protection Guidelines
GAO Issues Key Information Protection Reports
06-21-2007
NAID-Australasia Committee Chair Appointed
NAID Board Approves $2.1 Million Budget
NAID Executive Visits Data Bill Sponsors
Health and Safety Committee to Launch Monthly Advisory
San Diego TV Dumpster Investigation Follow Up
2008 Conference Committee Seeks Input
06-05-2007
Texas Attorney General Goes for Sixth Disposal Prosecution
NAID-Europe Chairman Appears on Dutch Version of “60 Minutes”
NAID Article Dispels Computer Disposal Misconceptions
NAID-Europe Vendor Directory Created
GAO Reports on Lessons from Breach Notification
Medical Records Dumped in San Diego
NAID-Europe 2007 Conference Program Posted
NAID Compliance Toolkit Release Postponed Until August
05-15-2007
Florida Department of Revenue Mandates NAID Certification
NAID-Europe Conference Expo Going Fast
NAID Membership Reaches New High
Iron Mountain and Recall to Form Association
Chase Bank-YouTube.Com Incident Emphasizes Importance Of Shredding
Shredded Cold War Era Records Being Reassembled
Texas Attorney General Continues Crusade for Proper Destruction
05-03-2007
Britain’s Deputy Information Commissioner Added to 2007 NAID-Europe Conference’s List of Presenters
Sanitization Comment Period Ends
Magazine Celebrates Dumpster Diving Finds
NAID Approved to Head ASTM/ANSI Safety Standards Committee
NAID Executive to Speak at Regional Privacy Conference
Federal Agency Posts Social Security Numbers
Jake, Connor & Crew Inc. Introduces a “New Breed Of Bin”
YouTube Shows Chase Records in Trash
Jayhawk Named Existing Business of the Year in Kansas
Texas Charges CVS for Violating Shred Law
Texas Man Dumped Records
Personal Documents Dumped in Winnipeg
Canada’s PIPEDA Review Committee Adopts NAID Position
Latest NAID Brochure Receiving High Praise
04-20-2007
Texas Charges CVS for Violating Shred Law
04-19-2007
NAID-CANADA Accepts Invitation from Alberta
Laptop Bought Over the Internet Yields Personal Data
NAID Conference Hosts Over Eight Hundred Participants
NAID/WISE Healthcare Insurance Webtool Launched
NAID Marketing Brochure Strikes Cord
Computer Disposal Article to Grace Legal Management Magazine
NAID and PRISM Reunite for European Conference in Paris
Texas Sues RadioShack for Disposal Violation
Sanitization Comment Period to Close April 30th
Companies Pay Consequences for Data Breaches
Data Breach Puts Record Number at Risk
Article Pegs the Cost of Data Breaches
03-28-2007
Hawaii Sues Executive for Dumping Records
NAID Truck Demonstration Expo Equals Innovation, Excitement
Where Identity Theft Originates
Hard Drive Sanitization Comment Period Open
Senator Pushing for Banks to Release Internal I.D. Theft Statistics
High Tech Copiers are Information Security Risk
03-20-2007
John Bartel to be Honored at 2007 NAID Conference
Help Identify the Industry’s Health and Safety Issues
NAID Board Amends By-laws – Urges Member Ratification
Boxes of Mortgage Files Dumped in Paradise
Sensitive Airport Records Found Unshredded
NAID Takes Lead on e-Destruction Regulations
Public Comment on Sanitization Ops Certification Coming in Days
National Shred Day Update
03-06-2007
2007 NAID Expo Still Growing Long Past Record Numbers
Sales Track is Major Focus of NAID Conference
NAID Connects With Capitol Hill Staffers
Session to Accentuate Real Life Selling Situations
2007 Slate of NAID Board Candidates Approved
Americans in Paris – NAID-Europe Welcomes Members from Across the Globe
Wyoming Passes Notification Provision
Arizona Mortgage Office Caught Dumping Personal Information
02-15-2007
NAID Delegation to Meet with Washington Lawmakers
NAID Conference Discount Deadline Countdown
NAID Commissions NAREMCO for Compliance Toolkit Project
Convict Reveals All on Identity Theft
NAID-Canada House of Commons Appearance Pays Off
FTC Findings Challenge Claim that Identity Theft is Down
Casual Disposal at South African Traffic Depot Raises Concerns
Calgary Imposes Fine Said to Target Mobile Shredding Trucks
02-06-2007
2007 NAID Annual Conference Discount Expiration Nearing
Advanced Nominations Close Thursday, February 8, 2007
NAID to Seek Member Comment on Hard Drive Sanitization Specifications
India’s Consulate Dumps Confidential Paper At Recycling Center
Class Action Suit Launched Against T. J. Maxx
Data Privacy Bill Expected Soon
2007 NAID-Canada Conference Adds to Growing Success
Article Warns of Information Left on Old Computers
Canada Privacy Commissioner Endorses Notification
01-24-2007
Latest Breach Could Re-ignite Data Legislation Discussion
NAID-Canada to Appear Before Canadian House of Commons
Comedian Lord Carrett to Appear at 2007 NAID Conference
NAID Board Appoints Two to Certification Review Board
Data Protection Concerns High Among Top Executives
NAID-Canada Conference Draws Record Number of Consumers
01-01-2007
Major League Baseball Victim of Dumpster Diver
NAID 2007 Convention Hotel is Sold Out 3 Months in Advance
Medical Information Found at Recycling Center
NAID-Canada Leaders to Address Privacy Commissioner and Staff
Abandoned Records Lead to Another PHIPA Order in Ontario
Steps Following a Data Breach
Computer Theft Puts Thousands of Medical Histories at Risk
Identity Thieves Targeting Medical Information
12-15-2006
NAID Conference Adds Key Speakers – Schedule Posted
2007 Conference Housing Going Fast
Phoenix Recycling Acquires Dataloc
Vendor Sessions Prove Popular
PHS Group Acquires 3 More UK Shredding Services
I.D. Theft Prevention is Growing Business
Utah Medical Information Breach Causing Investigation
Australian Members Responding to Government Inquiry
Crown Shredding Acquires Data-Shredders
12-01-2006
Stars May be Aligning for the Next Wave of Demand Increase
Members Only Section Access System Changing
Article Cites Most Neglected Aspects of Information Security
2007 NAID Exhibit Floor Update
Canadian Event Unique Opportunity for Members to Promote Their Business
Indianapolis News Investigation Getting Expanded
Buyers Guide Correction of Shredfast Listing
NAID Web Page Traffic Still High
11-15-2006
Tonnetti and Gulko Added to 2007 NAID Annual Lineup
2007 NAID Prospective Exhibitors Should Act Fast
NAID-Canada Launches The Guardian™ E-Bulletin
New Type of Phishing is Worrying Authorities
NAID-Canada Conference Adds Second High Level Speaker
NAID-Canada to Address Canadian Privacy Commissioner’s Staff
New Rules Tighten Electronic Document Destruction
11-01-2006
The FTC to Enforce Tighter Information Controls
Beat the Price Hike - Stock Up on Marketing Materials Now!
2007 NAID Conference Hotel Rooms Selling Fast
Destroying Information on Cell Phone is Important and Tough
I.D. Fraud is Low-Tech Problem but Phishing Growing in Europe
2007 NAID-Europe Conference Set for September in Paris
NAID-Canada Conference Signs Impressive Keynote
UK Banks are Messing up as I.D. Theft Concerns Rise
10-17-2006
Medical Records Increasingly Used to Commit Fraud
Health and Safety Committee Forming
NAID 2007 Annual Conference Signs Keynote Speaker
Pre-Owned Computers as a Solution to Disaster Preparedness
Members Give NAID Headquarters High Marks
BBC Radio Broadcasts Urgent Appeal for Proper Disposal by UK Banks
10-04-2006
Free Professional Advice Available to NAID Members
NAID/BBB Custom Content Posted for Review
Industry’s Who’s Who to Gather in Amsterdam
NAID Board Leadership Appointments
No Dues Increase
09-15-2006
NAIDnews™ Feature Articles Available
Corporate Spying Still Routine
NAID-Europe Summit Information and Forms Available
Report Says Privacy Breaches Rampant in Healthcare Sector
Ethical Complaint Submission Form Posted
NAID Executive to Speak at ASIS Conference This Month
DHS Announces Software Upgrade
Chase Bank Loses Personal Data Tapes
09-01-2006
Report Says Cell Phones Need to be Destroyed
2007 Buyers Guide Released This October
Jake, Connor and Crew Inc. Announces European Office and Toll Free Number
UK Bank Accused of Dumping Personal Data
All Source Adds Southwest Representative
Shred Tech Announces Preparations for New EPA Standards
UK Computers Sold into Nigeria for ID Fraud
08-02-2006
Pharmacy Disposal Crisis Exposed in Indianapolis
Tracking NAID Membership Growth
Shred-It 100% NAID Certified Across Canada
Members Urged to Take Unannounced Audits Seriously
Buyer’s Guide Welcomed by Vendor Members
NAID-Europe Summit Adopts New Format Focused on Strategy
Member Survey Coming in August
2007 NAID Exposition Filling Fast
06-15-2006
“Buy NAID” Initiative Launched
2007 NAID-Canada Conference Set for Toronto
NAID Article Appears in Debt Collectors Association Journal
NAIDDirect™ to Get Facelift
HIPAA Compliance Waining From Lack Of Enforcement
NAID Members to Urge Representatives to Attend BBB Event
NAID Survey Data Contains a Wealth of Valuable Information
NAID Executive to Speak at 2006 ASIS Conference
05-31-2006
Catch a Glimpse of 2006 Consumer Survey Results
05-18-2006
Hot Times at the 2006 NAID Conference
2006 NAID Board Election Results
Vlad Vasak, Jody Schmit, Certification Committee Honored
NAID, FTC, BBB Together Exploring National Shred Day
NAID Consumer Attitudes Survey Data Coming in June
Aetna Loses Personal Data
05-03-2006
FTC Enlists NAID for ID Theft Education Initiative
Alberta IPC Finds Business Failed to Protect Personal Information
Arizona Passes Shred Law
Andrews Software Announces New Support Program
04-15-2006
NAID Joins Council of Better Business Bureaus’ Initiative
Notifications Result from Los Angeles Data Breach
Caught on Tape – Home Video Makes Canadian National News
Conference Registration Still Outpacing Prior Year
Meet the Speaker – Myron Marlin – Media Relations
NAID Member Survey/Focus Groups Launched at Conference
03-30-2006
NAID Tapped by House Financial Services Committee for Data Destruction Language
NAID Executive to Speak at 2006 ASIS Conference
2006 NAID Board Candidates’ Information Posted to Website
Meet 2006 Conference Speaker – Joel Linchitz
NAID Executive to Speak in Europe
BBB Offers Information Security Tips for Small Business
03-15-2006
Early Conference Registration Discount Expires April 1, 2006
Los Angeles Story Gets Policymakers’ Attention
Meet 2006 Conference Speaker - Simson Garfinkel, Ph.D.
2006 Slate of Candidates Approved
NAID-Canada Elects 2006 Board of Directors
02-16-2006
Consumer Alert Notices Posted on NAID Website
NAID Certification Receives High Level Recommendation
NAID Board Nominations to Close Friday
Data Protection Law Back on Federal Front Burner
Alternate 2006 NAID Conference Hotels
02-01-2006
NAID-CANADA Conference Strikes Cord with Medical Facilities
Vendor Sessions Added to NAID’s May Conference Offering
2006 NAID Conference Hotel Almost Sold Out
Phoenix Area Events Before/During NAID Conference
Dentist Violates HIPAA Regulation
How To File a HIPAA-Related Violation
Shred-It Sponsors Auto Racing Team
Reminder That Unannounced Audits Have Begun
Congress to Require Improved Protection of Cell Phone Records
Boston Newspaper Recycles Personal Data
San Diego Employee Guilty of I.D. Theft at Work
01-18-2006
NAID-Canada Conference Set For Success
Guess Who’s At The Door – Unannounced Audits Approved
NAID Certification Review Board Established
NAID Continues Record Growth
GAO Releases Report On Federal Support Of Computer Recycling
Export Of Computers Is Often For Dumping Report Says
Thousands Of Credit Card Slips Found In U.K. Hotel Dumpster
01-03-2006
2006 NAID Consumer Attitudes Survey Deadline Approaches
Paperless Office Article
2005 Closes With Another Data Breach
Minnesota And Vermont Looking Into Shred Laws
BSI Committee On Secure Shredding Service Specs Continue
Shred First Purchases DocuShred
12-16-2005
2006 NAID Consumer Attitudes Survey Launched
Cross-Border E-Destruction Issue Explored At NAID-Canada Conference
AHIMA Practice Brief Adds Insurance Issue
CSI Dumpster Style
2005 Record Year For First-Time Certifications
12-02-2005
NAID-Canada Conference To Focus On Due Diligence
NAID-Europe Committee To Meet
Approved By-Laws Change Could Lead To Changes In Election
Board of Directors Passes Certification Modifications
11-15-2005
Excitement Building For The 2006 Conference And Expo
NAID-Europe Committee Seizes The Momentum
Road Shows Go Well But Future Uncertain
NAID Executive Speaks To Hospital Group
DDRS Parent Company Donates Record Amount To Charity
11-01-2005
Responsible Destruction Ruling In Canada
NAID Executive To Address Canadian Health Professionals
Road Show Attendance Is Strong And Growing
Snag In Data Security Bill – Temporarily
Report Details How Data Breaches Hit Bottom Line
10-04-2005
NAID Members Offer Work To Workers In Katrina’s Path
Ethics Corrections To Be Posted For Public Inspection
New NAID Advisory Targets Small Office Shredders
2006 NAID Conference Theme Chosen
AZ Biltmore One Of The Stars Of The 2006 Conference
09-01-2005
2005 NAID-Europe Conference Hotel Reservation Deadline
Member Should Report Name Changes Within 30 Days
Phoenix Road Show Date Set - Speaker Added
Educational Tool Added To NAID Marketing Repertoire
NAID Members In Katrina’s Path
08-17-2005
Federal Trade Commission Signs On For Road Show
NAID Europe Conference Boasts Solid Curriculum
NAID Board To Meet In Chicago Next Month
Supportive Ad Runs Nationally
08-02-2005
NAID “Road Show” Details Set
Medical Files Dumped At Pennsylvania School
Security Professionals Commit To NAID-Europe Conference
Targeted Senate Bill S-1408 Progresses
07-15-2005
New Improved National Shred Law Emerges
NAID Roadshow Hits The Highway In November
Cascade Asset Management Becomes “Champion For Change”
2006 NAID Conference Expands Expo Area
06-30-2005
NAID Web Site Adds Educational And Marketing Content
NAID Issues Press Release On New Texas Info Disposal Law
The New Jersey House Passes Strong State Disposal Requirement
Respected Industry Veteran Joins NAID
2005 NAID-Europe Conference Location And Date Set
NAIDnews™ June ‘05 Edition Strikes Cord
06-15-2005
NAID Scoring Points On The Hill
NAID Board Approves Select Certification Modifications
05-31-2005
FACTA Is Enforceable At Midnight Tonight
NAID Visits Legislators
Texas Law Awaits Governor’s Signature
AHIMA Article Runs This In June
NAID Continues Work With British Standards Institute
05-17-2005
NAID Road Show Gets Greenlight
Voting Alliance Issue Comments Posted
FACTA Countdown – Media On The Job
Andrews Software Reorganizes Leadership
Long-Time NAID Member Changes Name
05-06-2005
Message Clear In Financial Services Committee Hearings
NAID Recognizes Members’ Service
NAID Board Meeting Schedule
British Standards Institute Meeting Postponed
2006 Conference Committee Gearing Up
04-15-2005
NAID To Appear Before Financial Services Committee Hearings
Two European Locations Awarded NAID Certification
2005 Conference Sets New Records
New NAID Board Takes Reigns
As Security Rule Deadline Approaches, AMA Says Many Covered Entities Still Not Compliant
01-27-2005
9.3 Million I.D. Theft Victims Last Year In U.S.
Active & Franchise Memberships Goes Over The 500 Mark
01-13-2005
USA Today To Run Article Featuring FACTA Disposal Rule
Exhibitors Support NAID-Canada Conference
NAID-Europe Committee Formed
12-30-2004
New Product Categories
Many new product and service categories have been added recently.
"Focus Canada" Heralds New Strategy
It's a two-day conference with a twist.
12-15-2004
FACTA Analysis
Visit the Members Only section of the website and click on Member Media Kit.
NAID Ruling On Software Sanitation
NAID will only certify physical destruction as the means of information destruction on hard drives.
NAID Featured In Security Management Article
December 2004 monthly journal of ASIS prints article on document destruction and sidebar panel dedicated to the NAID certification program.
11-18-2004
FTC Issues Final Regulation on Consumer Information and Records Disposal
Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has issued its final rule regarding the proper disposal of consumer report information and records.
11-15-2004
Big News for NAID-CANADA Privacy Conference
Additional speakers include Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Leader of the Anti-Rackets Section of the Ontario Provincial Police’s Consumer Fraud Team, and Minister of Consumer and Business Affairs for the Government of Ontario.
Broadcast News Section Posted to NAID Web Site
Hosting a large collection of video clips of incidents involving the unauthorized release of confidential information.
New NAID Ads to Appear in January
Four news ads will begin cycling in ARMA, ASIS, and AHIMA.
10-29-2004
FACTA Disposal Rule on Track for Release
FTC speaks about disposal rule's release. Feature article in next issue of NAIDnews™ on strategy for making the most of the FACTA Disposal Rule.
NAID-Canada Conference to Attract Privacy Professionals
Toronto hosts conference for professionals who benefit from learning more about the requirements of current privacy policy and the numerous laws pending.
Auditor Training November 3rd
Certification auditor training conducted to improve quality and consistency in program.
Medical/I.D. Theft Report Has Something For Everybody
Dumpster diving develops into discovery of dozens of bags of discarded information.
10-13-2004
World Shred 2004 Introduces Industry KPIs
One of the innovative programs launched at the upcoming WORLD SHRED 2004 conference will be the introduction of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
Shred-Tech Opens U.S. Service Centers
The opening of the service centers will include facilities in Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orlando, Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C.
09-30-2004
FACTA Rulemaking Hits Speed Bump - Maybe
"FACTA will be delayed as federal agencies struggle to write rules that resolve the thorny implementation issues that have emerged."
Ethics Complaints Increase On NAID Certification Claims
Every NAID Member will be asked to confirm they understand the difference between NAID Membership and NAID CERTIFICATION in the dues renewal notices that will be distributed in December.
09-15-2004
NAID Auditor Training Scheduled
Course curriculum includes sessions on equipment, interacting with applicants, handling disputes and non-compliance in the field, and areas of the audit that are susceptible to misrepresentation.
08-31-2004
Classified Ads / Product Announcements Now in NAIDDirect™
Members can make product announcements or sell their products or services through classified advertisements.
Order Copies of NAIDnews™ For Others in Your Office
Members can subscribe for extra copies.
08-18-2004
Company Claims It Was Framed - Past Employees Say Not So
Columbus collection agency confronted with casually casting consumer information but insists that is incorrect.
07-30-2004
NAID Comments To Banking Agencies / Responds To FTC
Final FACTA comments filed.
Iron Mountain Acquires Proshred Security Int'l
12 existing and 5 additional Canadian markets along with 120 employees join Iron Mountain Incorporated. Complete article from Yahoo!Finance link included.
INSURANCE ARTICLE REPRINT AVAILABLE
An article written by NAID Executive Director, Bob Johnson on the topic of Professional Liability Insurance for data destruction service providers is now available as a reprint.
07-15-2004
Reconstructed Documents Spur Law Suit
Air Canada alleged to have seized shredding after WestJet witness evidence examined effects surreptitious secure site sifting.
06-30-2004
FACTA Disposal Rule Comments Posted
NAID's official response to the FTC is now posted.
FACTA / NAID Gov't Relations Work Ongoing
NAID is reviewing additional federal agencies' proposed rules with other jurisdictions in
06-15-2004
NAID Comments on FACTA Disposal Rule
Comments should be posted in next few days.
Medical Records Found In Dumpster
BJC HealthCare says it's correcting problems that put extremely sensitive patient records in a downtown dumpster.
Reality Show Will Increase Info Security Awareness
Show pitting a team of industrial spies and fraud experts against internal security professionals expects to begin shooting in early fall.
04-15-2004
NAID to Advertise in Preeminent Security Publication
For the first time, NAID will run feature ads in Security Management magazine, reaching over 40,000 security professionals
05-19-2003
Article by NAID Leadership Chosen by ARMA
An article by Willie Gieser and Bob Johnson has been selected among the top three by ARMA Int'l
01-01-2003
A Brave New World
The Association of Records Managers and Administrators, International (ARMA) has selected an article co-authored by Willie Geiser (Immediate Past President) and Executive Director Bob Johnson as one of the top three they published in 2002.
11-27-2002
Georgia Pursues First Enforcement of SB 475
Anyone questioning whether Georgia would pursue violators of SB 475 can rest assured that they are serious about enforcement
11-26-2002
Largest Identity Theft Conspiracy Foiled
Read the NAID press release regarding the arrest of 3 alleged conspirators in the largest identity theft ring in U.S. history.
11-01-2002
Georgia’s Top Cop Breaks from Campaign to Promote Shredding Law
Press Release regarding Georgia's Attorney General's comments to delegates at NAID's Legislative Workshop
05-22-2002
Information Destruction Programs: How You Can Defend Them and They Can Defend You
This article was written by NAID's Exec Director which appeared in an issue of IN CONFIDENCE, the monthly newsletter of AHIMA.
05-20-2002
Get Serious About Paper Record Destruction
This article was written by Kevin Mead which appeared in an issue of the Journal of AHIMA.
05-06-2002
Industry Association Lauds Georgia's New Law Requiring Shredding
This is the press release issued by NAID upon Georgia's Governor signing of SB475
01-24-2002
Shredding is Good!
Shredding is Good!