NAID: National Association for Information Destruction
Information ServicesArizona, United States11-50 Employees
The National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) is a non-profit international trade association serving companies in the secure destruction industry. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, NAID was founded in 1994 and today supports a global network of nearly 2,000 member locations through services such as marketing materials, educational events, industry conferences, government relations, and a certification program. The organization targets companies involved in information destruction, offering resources that facilitate industry standards and best practices. NAID operates within the information services sector, and its activities focus on promoting professional development, regulatory awareness, and certification to help members demonstrate compliance and reliability. A notable recent development includes a partnership announcement related to certification requirements with the Basel Action Network, underscoring collaboration to align certification practices across the e-waste and data destruction ecosystem.