Effective July 1st, 2003, a new law (PDF) went into effect, which attempts to protect individuals from identity theft. The law specifically states the following: "A person or entity, not including a state or local agency, shall not do any of the following: Print an individual's social security number on any materials that are mailed (Note - This term is defined to include FedExp/UPS, E-mail and Faxing) to the individual, unless state or federal law requires the social security number to be on the document to be mailed (e.g. check stubs, W-2s, etc.). Notwithstanding this provision, applications and forms sent by mail may include social security numbers." All reports sent directly from EP will be modified to comply with the law, including those generated through Vista Payroll. The Vista Privacy Programs upgrade are available by clicking Download or if you prefer, please contact Customer Support to receive program updates; include name, voice phone number, Vista license number(s) and production name(s).