Countries have developed standards, aimed at businesses and with the purpose of ensuring the security of Data contained in 'confidential' computer media 800-88: US standard for Data RemanenceCESG IS5, Baseline & Enhanced, UK Government Protocol for Data Destruction. National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) "is the international trade association for companies providing information destruction services. Suppliers of products, equipment and services to destruction companies are also eligible for membership. NAID's mission is to promote the information destruction industry and the standards and ethics of its member companies." There are companies that follow the guidelines from NAID and also meet all Federal EPA and local DEP regulations.