The National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) is the governing body of the paper shredding and secure destruction industry worldwide. NAID certification is the most recognized and critical shredding certification for ALL professional document destruction companies. NAID certification ensures that the Columbus shredding service provider your business hires uses only the very best file shredding, security, and business practices without fail.
Many government agencies, hospitals, banks and leading businesses throughout the United States require that the professional paper shredding companies that they work with have ongoing NAID certification due to the myriad of regulatory obligations regarding the handling of confidential information. NAID certification is an actual must for Columbus, Ohio businesses who smartly choose to outsource their confidential document destruction to a trusted shredding expert.
We are a NAID Certified Paper Shredding Company
Royal Document Destruction was the first shredding company in the entire state of Ohio to earn NAID certification, and we have maintained it ever since. That is 25 years of being NAID certified! Royal Document Destruction continually maintains NAID credentials yearly at both their Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio secure paper shredding facilities, and it applies to both off-site( facility paper shredding) and on-site (mobile truck paper shredding) services.
Why Does A NAID Certification Matter?
Any shredding company that becomes NAID certified must also earn their re-certification annually to keep this vital credential. NAID re-certification is earned by announced and unannounced audits of every aspect of the collection, transportation, and destruction of confidential documents, as well as all facets of running the secure shredding business.
Annual NAID re-certification ensures that the professional destruction businesses who earn it are:
- Fully compliant for all the latest laws and regulations regarding the destruction, transportation, and security of sensitive information
- Background screening and drug testing employees
- In full compliance with all written NAID procedures
- Providing thorough and ongoing employee training on security and destruction
- Maintain operational security for vehicles, facilities and equipment
- Comprehensive shredding program integrity
- Proper and strict access controls
- Bonded and insured
- Subject to regularly scheduled, onsite audits by trained and accredited security professionals, as well as random, unannounced audits for optimum business practices
- Monitoring, recording and keeping recorded video surveillance of the ongoing shredding process
Paper shredding businesses like Royal Document Destruction that are NAID certified offer the most secure paper destruction services available in the industry. These shredding services are guaranteed.
Choosing A Paper Shredding Company
Decision makers at all Ohio businesses need to remember that NAID certification is the most meaningful and robust screening differentiator, and easily the most important factor in choosing a shredding company. Hiring a NAID certified shredding business in Columbus like Royal Document Destruction means:
- You have fulfilled your businesses’ legal responsibilities regarding the secure destruction of confidential paper waste
- The paper shredding company you have hired meets or exceeds all standards under HIPAA, FACTA, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and more
- Meets all due diligence requirements for data protection regulations
- NAID certification is also required to obtain Downstream Data Coverage®, a professional liability policy
NAID certification verifies that the very best protocols are in place thru every stage of the secure destruction process.
It is very important to go to the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) website to verify the professional shredding company your Columbus business wants to hire is actually NAID certified. A current list of certified service providers for Columbus and Central Ohio can be found there. (Some companies claim to be certified by NAID, but are not!). This is the most important step to make sure that your business is getting the most secure, professional and guaranteed file shredding services available.
