Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx has expressed concerns over the United States Postal Service's (USPS) changes to its privacy policy. Foxx has raised questions about the potential release of customers' personal information to labor unions.
In a letter addressed to USPS Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Louis DeJoy, Foxx expresses her astonishment at the possibility of such a breach of personal information. She seeks clarification on USPS's collection and dissemination of information to labor unions.
Foxx highlights that USPS has distributed over 755 million COVID-19 test kits, which required Americans to provide highly personal information, including names, addresses, and email addresses. The COVID-19 test kit webform included a "Privacy Act Statement" that assured users that their information would not be disclosed without consent, except in limited circumstances, such as disclosing it to labor organizations as required by applicable law.
Foxx raises concerns about USPS's transparency and compliance with federal laws regarding the use of personal information. She questions why USPS's privacy policy does not mention labor organizations, while several Privacy Act Statements do. Foxx also requests clarification on the specific applicable law that permits USPS to provide Americans' personal information to labor organizations.
Foxx concludes her letter by requesting documents and communications related to the use of personal information between USPS employees or contractors and any labor organizations.
The full letter can be accessed [here](link).
The concerns raised by Chairwoman Virginia Foxx shed light on the potential privacy implications of USPS's changes to its privacy policy. As USPS continues to play a crucial role in distributing essential items, such as COVID-19 test kits, the protection of customers' personal information becomes paramount. It is important for USPS to address these concerns and ensure transparency and compliance with federal laws regarding the use and disclosure of personal information.
To learn more, click on this link: https://edworkforce.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=409906
