By Paul Ploumis (ScrapMonster Author)

April 08, 2016 08:27:34 AM

SAN DIEGO (Scrap Monster): Avritek (formerly AVR Recycling) has announced that its San Diego facility has achieved the prestigious AAA certification from the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID).

Ed Pletner, CEO, Avritek stated that he is thrilled to announce that the company’s San Diego facility has received the NAID AAA certification for data destruction. The certification reiterates the highest security standards followed by the company while handling clients’ information and is in recognition of the data destruction practices followed by the facility. Data security has always been at the forefront of our business, he added.

Meantime, Bob Johnson, CEO, NAID noted that clients using Avritek’s data destruction services satisfy their regulatory due diligence requirements in addition to validating and monitoring security. In this regard, Avritek helps its clients meet compliance requirements, said Johnson.

Founded in 2004, Avritek is a leader in Comprehensive & Secure Data Destruction, IT Asset Removal & De-installation, Responsible Electronics Recycling Services and reverse logistics services. It serves a wide variety of clients from industries such as Law, Finance, Biotech, Healthcare, Technology, Government, Manufacturers, as well as office environments of all sizes.

NAID is the standards setting body for the information destruction industry. The NAID AAA Certification verifies the qualifications of certified information destruction providers through a comprehensive scheduled and unannounced audit program, as well as requiring strict security measures such as access control, remote video monitoring, and personnel checks.