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Affinion Security Center Participated in IAPP Privacy Academy
Affinion Spokesperson Frank Abagnale Discussed How Companies Can Prepare Themselves for Data Breaches

Affinion Security Center (ASC), a leading provider of identity theft protection, detection and resolution services, participated in the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Privacy Academy 2009. The event, held in Boston, took place September 16 through 18, offering a wealth of programming around operational privacy and technology, as well as sessions focused on theoretical discussion and debate of today's most provocative privacy issues.

ASC Spokesman, Frank W. Abagnale Jr., inspiration for the hit movie Catch Me if You Can, discussed the ever-evolving nature of identity theft and the impact this crime has on consumers and institutions alike. During this dynamic session, Mr. Abagnale made recommendations on how companies can prepare themselves for data breaches.  Attendees had the opportunity to engage Mr. Abagnale, one of the world's most respected authorities on identity theft, in a Q&A session moderated by Affinion Security Center's Data Breach Specialists.

About Affinion Security Center
Affinion Security Center, a division of Norwalk, Connecticut-based Affinion Group, is a global leader in providing identity protection and data security solutions to corporations and individuals. For over 35 years Affinion Security Center has been powering many of the world's leading personal data protection and breach resolution solutions offered by local, national and multi-national enterprises in the financial, retail and travel industries. The company currently protects over 10 million subscribers with services including IdentitySecure, PrivacyGuard, PC SafetyPlus and Hotline, and serves enterprise and government agencies with the data breach preparation and response tool, BreachShield. Affinion Security Center is part of the steering committee of the Identity Theft Prevention and Identity Management Standards Panel (IDSP).

For more information please visit www.affinionsecuritycenter.com.