A new kind of benefits package

Article: http://www.avuetech.com/avue-and-lifelock-move-protect-federal-agencies-identity-theft-liability

Most companies provide their full-time employees with some kind of benefits package, though some packages are better than others. This article introduces something new to employee benefits, at least something I have not seen before.

A company called Avue, a provider of "human capital technology solutions", is the leading provider of these services to the federal government. Another company called LifeLock is the leading provider of identity theft protection services. These two companies have decided to merge their services for any federal agencies who subscribe to "Avue’s human capital automation platform." So if you work for for one of these agencies, you can opt-in for protection against credit and identity theft at no extra charge. LifeLock guarantees that they will reimburse you up to $1 million in financial losses if your identity is stolen while covered by LifeLock.

I think this is a great free service, and I wish it were offered through other employers in addition to the federal government. Though I can see why identity theft protection is critical in the government sector. Stealing the identity of a government worker can be very serious, considering that many government workers have access to classified information. One single data breach can cost the government hundreds of millions of dollars.

LifeLock is definitely a service for anyone to look into, even if your company doesn't pay for it. I personally know someone who has had his identity stolen several times. If someone steals your identity and ruins your credit, you may never be able to recover from it. Forget about buying a house, a car, or getting that loan you need. If you ask me, a small $10/month fee definitely gets you more than your money's worth.