http://goo.gl/Alk1d

The exposed papers had Social Security numbers, W-2 forms, names, addresses
and phone numbers....2007 tax return lying in a pile with hundreds of others
on the ground in front of an abandoned Jackson Hewitt tax preparation office
at 1734 Divisadero St. in San Francisco.

In an e-mailed statement, it said, "Jackson Hewitt takes the issue of
privacy very seriously and we are looking into this matter fully. The
company expects its franchisees, which independently own and operate their
businesses, to comply with the terms of their franchise agreements.
Accordingly, they are responsible for conducting their operations in
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including those
designed to safeguard the privacy and financial records of each client."

California Civil Code says businesses should take "reasonable steps" to
dispose or arrange for the disposal of customer records (including paper
ones) by shredding, erasing or making them unreadable. A customer injured by
a violation of this code can file a civil suit to recover damages.


Larry
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