Equifax Inc. (NYSE:  EFX) announced that it has acquired ID Watchdog for approximately $63 million. ID Watchdog is an award-winning identity theft protection and resolution company providing solutions to the employee benefits marketplace.

ID Watchdog will continue to be based in Denver and provide uninterrupted service to its client and consumer base. "We are excited to have ID Watchdog's industry leading products become an important part of our organization," said Dann Adams, President of Global Consumer Solutions at Equifax. "Merging our Identity solutions and industry relationships will significantly increase the access, range, and depth of our employee benefits solutions."