Privacy Concerns with USPS Informed Delivery
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shayneo
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Summary
The article discusses the author's experience with USPS Informed Delivery, noting occasional scans of mail not addressed to them. The author, a security-conscious software developer, raises concerns about the privacy implications of such incidents.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI’ve noticed that every once in a while I’ll catch a scan of a piece of mail that is not addressed to me.
As a security conscious software developer, this kind of “leak” sticks out.
And while it’s probably not the biggest deal, I find it interesting that USPS sends
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