LifeLock Named 2011 Communitas Leadership Winner for Consumer Education

Identity Theft Protection Agency Recognized for Community Service &Corporate Social Responsibility

Tempe, Ariz. – (April 27th, 2011) –  LifeLock, an industry leader in identity theft protection, has been recognized as a 2011 Communitas Award winner for Leadership in Community Service and Corporate Social Responsibility for the LifeLock Speakers Series: Free Identity Theft Education for Consumers. Communitas Awards recognizes exceptional businesses, organizations and individuals that are unselfishly giving of themselves and their resources, and those that are changing how they do business to benefit their communities.

LifeLock has a strong focus on educating consumers on identity theft and empowering them to start protecting themselves from one of the nation’s fastest growing crimes by hosting numerous free educational presentations around the country. The LifeLock Speakers Series program provides attendees with a better understanding of the various risks associated with identity theft, current trends of the crime, and the diverse ways identity theft can happen. In 2010, LifeLock executed more than 100 Speakers Series events reaching more than 5,300 consumers across the United States

“For the last four years the LifeLock Speakers Series has been a key component of our educational efforts and demonstrates our commitment to educating communities nationwide,” said LifeLock Chairman and CEO Todd Davis. “This program has positioned us to increase our educational efforts with law enforcement and to further strengthen our educational conversations with elected officials around the nation.”

A 2011 report published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows that identity theft has topped the list of consumer complaints for the 11th consecutive year, according to the agency’s annual Consumer Sentinel Network report.

LifeLock has been recognized as an exceptional organization demonstrating excellence in community service and corporate social responsibility. Communitas nominees are evaluated based on the extent and effectiveness of their programs, and the size and potential scope of the nominee is also taken into consideration. Communitas winners are recognized for specific programs involving volunteerism and philanthropy, or ethical, sustainable business practices.  In 2010, LifeLock won the Communitas Award for Leadership in Community Service and Corporate Social Responsibility for its Identity Theft Summits for Law Enforcement.

Contact:
Cortney Lanik
Media Relations Manager
480-457-2032
Cortney.Lanik@lifelock.com

About LifeLock

LifeLock, Inc. is an industry leader in identity theft protection. Since 2005, LifeLock has been relentlessly protecting identities by providing consumers with the tools and confidence they need to help protect themselves from identity theft and manage their credit. The company has a strong focus on educating consumers and working with law enforcement and elected officials to better understand the increasing threats of identity theft. A multiple award-winning organization, LifeLock has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as the eighth fastest growing private company (2010), by Arizona Corporate Excellence as Arizona’s Fastest Growing Company, and by the American Business Awards as having the Best New Product or Service of the Year for the LifeLock Identity Alert® system.