The Postal Service is reminding employees to follow the Privacy Act of 1974 and not disclose personally identifiable information to outside individuals or entities, unless authorized to do so.
The Privacy Act governs the collection, use and maintenance of personal information.
February 29, 2024 The Postal Service wants employees and contractors to know that the requirements under the Privacy Act of 1974 also apply to the organization’s pilot programs. The Privacy Act sets protections for personal information that USPS maintains in a “system of records,” which is any file, database or program from which the information … Read more
August 7, 2023 The Postal Service wants employees to remember it collects and maintains a variety of personally identifiable information about customers, employees and outside businesses in order to carry out its mission. Under the Privacy Act of 1974, a federal law, USPS employees and contractors have a legal and ethical obligation to hold personal … Read more
The Postal Service collects various types of personally identifiable information about customers, employees and businesses in order to carry out its mission. USPS employees and contractors have a legal and ethical obligation to hold personal information in confidence and protect it from unauthorized disclosure and misuse. Under the federal Privacy Act of 1974, you must … Read more
The Postal Service wants you to understand the federal law that governs the disclosure of customers’ address information. Postmasters frequently receive requests for change of address and PO Box holder information. The Privacy Act of 1974 allows federal agencies to disclose information protected under the law without the written consent of the individual in limited … Read more
Data Privacy Day — an annual, international effort to encourage individuals and businesses to respect privacy, safeguard data and foster trust — will be observed Monday, Jan. 28. The USPS Privacy and Records Management Office offers the following tips to protect employee and customer data from unauthorized access or use: • Respect privacy. Personal information … Read more
