Well Sonasoft should have back up of Learners computer, in theory. The question is whom at the IRS asked that all data be scrubbed when the they cancelled the contract. Of course that is an assumption on my part, but we are dealing with a Crime Syndicate that knows how to cover their tracks.
The IRS had to talk to someone at Sonasoft to end their relationship, so I would subpoena that person to testify to ISSA committe as to ‘why’ the IRS cancelled their services, and what request did they make about the e mails? The crime of withholding evidence will be exposed... if enough pressure is put on those involved and ...who and when they asked for in favors.
There can be no question, given improbability upon improbability, that that is exactly what happened. The IRS told Sonasoft the contract is cancelled, we'll do it on our own, now you must erase all of the emails you have been archiving for us.
I agree .. that was my first concern .. where is the archived data ..??