Employment Screening Product from LexisNexis Risk Solutions Receives DHS SAFETY Act Certification and is Qualified as Anti-Terrorism Technology

Screening Solutions Receive Heightened Level of Liability Protection to Benefit
Customers
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
LexisNexis Risk Solutions today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) has certified CPScreen, a LexisNexis Screening Solutions product,
as a qualified anti-terrorism technology. LexisNexis is one of the first
employment screening companies to receive this designation. Awarded under the
"Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology Act" (SAFETY Act),
this designation validates that CPScreen is an effective and reliable
anti-terrorism technology, and provides liability protection to CPScreen
customers related to acts of terrorism.

Safe and effective employment screening is critical for all industries, but
especially for those known to be targets of terrorism, such as petrochemical,
energy and transportation. CPScreen is one of only a few technologies awarded
SAFETY Act certification and able to meet the rigorous standards established by
DHS. Receiving this designation not only provides liability protection for
CPScreen customers, it also reinforces LexisNexis` commitment to security and
best of breed technology.

Jonny Bennett, executive director, Tennessee Valley Training Center says, "It is
wonderful to work with a partner like LexisNexis, that has the foresight to see
where the background screening requirements are headed and to provide products
and customer service to meet both current and future standards. LexisNexis has
been instrumental in guiding us to where we are today."

Scott Hudson, vice president of Screening Solutions at LexisNexis Risk Solutions
said, "We are thrilled to receive validation from DHS that CPScreen is effective
and qualified to protect employees, workplaces and the community at large from
the threat of terrorism. Fortune 500 companies around the globe depend on our
screening solutions to validate candidates, current employees, tenants and
vendors," said Hudson. "This certification is one more benefit that we can offer
our customers."

Added Bob McCorquodale, CEO, Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana, "By working
with LexisNexis I know I am providing my members the best and most cost
effective services. The overall reputation of LexisNexis and the outstanding
service levels that I`ve received allow me to focus on other issues because I
know that the background screening products are tested, reliable and, now,
certified."

The SAFETY Act was passed to encourage the development and deployment of
technologies that could significantly reduce the risks or effects of terrorist
events. The law limits liability exposure to companies using such technologies
in the event of a terrorist attack. To obtain SAFETY Act certification,
applicants must submit comprehensive information regarding the safety, efficacy
and deployment history of the technology. DHS then determines whether the
technology can help mitigate the risk and effects of terrorist incidents,
performs as intended and is safe for use.

LexisNexis Screening Solutions helps companies compete for and hire the most
qualified talent worldwide. Customers benefit from a true global solution that
delivers country-specific screening guidance, a single-source solution for all
screening needs in virtually all markets and the ability to tap in to a
multi-national legal network to maintain compliance with complex global
regulations.

About LexisNexis Risk Solutions

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions is the leader in providing essential information that
helps advance industry and society. Building on the legacy of proven LexisNexis®
services from the past 30 years, our cutting-edge technology, unique data and
advanced scoring analytics provide total solutions that address evolving client
needs in the risk sector while upholding high standards of security and privacy.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions serves commercial organizations and government
agencies and is comprised of several affiliated corporations, each offering
premier customer-focused solutions. For more information, visit
risk.lexisnexis.com.

LexisNexis Risk & Information Analytics Group has changed its name to LexisNexis
Risk Solutions.

About LexisNexis

LexisNexis® (www.lexisnexis.com) is a leading global provider of information and
services solutions, including its flagship Web-based Lexis® and Nexis® research
services, to a wide range of professionals in the legal, risk management,
corporate, government, law enforcement, accounting and academic markets. A
member of Reed Elsevier [NYSE:ENL; NYSE:RUK] (www.reedelsevier.com), LexisNexis
serves customers in 100 countries with 18,000 employees worldwide.

LexisNexis Risk & Information Analytics Group
Kristina Grammatico, 561-499-1574
kristina.grammatico@lexisnexis.com
Website: http://risk.lexisnexis.com

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