SEAM Recertified to NAID AAA: What IT Leaders in Sioux Falls & the Upper Midwest Need to Know

By: Clint Parsons, Director of Strategic Partnerships, SEAM
As IT professionals, we’re constantly balancing innovation with the responsibility to secure sensitive data. That’s why I’m proud to share that SEAM has once again achieved NAID AAA Certification, reaffirming our commitment to providing the highest standard in secure data destruction services.
This certification is a game-changer for businesses that rely on IT asset disposition (ITAD) to protect data, maintain compliance, and mitigate risks. If managing retired IT assets falls under your responsibilities, here’s what NAID AAA Certification means—and why it’s essential.
What Is NAID AAA Certification?
NAID AAA Certification, awarded by the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID), is the gold standard for secure data destruction. It’s more than a stamp of approval—it’s an ongoing process. Vendors like SEAM undergo strict annual audits to prove that their operations meet or exceed the industry’s most rigorous security standards.
At SEAM, our NAID AAA certification confirms security compliance for:
- Onsite Operation for Physical Hard Drive and Solid State Device Destruction
- Facility-Based Operation for Hard Drive and Solid State Device Overwriting
- Facility-Based Operation for Physical Hard Drive and Solid Drive Device Destruction
This ensures SEAM can securely destroy your devices, whether at your location or in SEAM’s secure facility.
Why Does Certification Matter to IT Leaders?
In today’s tech-driven world, the stakes are high when it comes to data security. Whether managing customer data, employee records, or proprietary information, the risks of data breaches or regulatory fines are ever-present.
Choosing a NAID AAA-certified vendor like SEAM offers several key advantages:
- Regulatory Compliance You Can Trust: Certification ensures compliance with data protection regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, and GLBA. For industries like healthcare, finance, and education, this is non-negotiable.
- Audit-Ready Assurance: With regular, independent audits, you can confidently demonstrate compliance during internal or external reviews.
- Minimized Risk of Data Breaches: Improper disposal of IT assets can lead to costly breaches—financially and reputationally. Certification guarantees the highest levels of security at every step.
- Proven Security Protocols: Certification reflects an ongoing commitment to improvement, ensuring your ITAD partner stays current with evolving standards.
SEAM: The Region’s Only Fully Certified ITAD Partner
At SEAM, we’re proud to be the only ITAD provider in the region certified to NAID AAA, e-Stewards, and R2 standards.
These certifications aren’t just credentials—they’re a testament to our unwavering dedication to secure, sustainable, and responsible IT asset disposition.
Achieving and maintaining these certifications takes a relentless focus on excellence. Passing our recent NAID audit with no deficiencies highlights the extraordinary effort our team invests in securing facilities, training staff, tracking trucks, safeguarding equipment, and perfecting every process from start to finish.
Leaders like Paul Baldwin, a member of the e-Stewards Leadership Council, provide expertise that sets the tone for success. But it’s the collective dedication of the entire SEAM team that ensures we deliver unmatched service.
Why SEAM?
When you partner with SEAM, you’re choosing more than a certified vendor—you’re choosing a team that works tirelessly to protect your data, support your business, and ensure compliance at every level.
Let’s work together to make secure, compliant data destruction a seamless part of your IT strategy. Contact SEAM today to learn how our certified services can make a difference for your organization.
Clint Parsons is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at SEAM, specializing in building partnerships with businesses of all sizes. He ensures clients effectively navigate secure data destruction, responsible recycling, and maximize the resale value of their IT equipment while staying compliant with evolving regulations.
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