A class action lawsuit has been filed against the computer company alleging an increased risk for identity theft by revealing too much customer information on receipts. The lawsuit was filed in Federal Court in Florida on behalf of Apple customers. The suit claims Apple violated the a provision of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA).
FACTA was enacted by congress in 2003 to aid in the prevention of identity theft and credit and debit card fraud. The act states that, "no person that accepts credit cards or debit cards for the transaction of business shall print more than the last five digits of the card number or the expiration date upon any receipt provided to the cardholder at the point of sale or transaction." Despite having several years to comply with the law and clear advance notice, the lawsuit claims Apple ignored the mandate of the US Congress and the protection against identity theft and credit card fraud which the law addresses.
