USPS Sneaks in Device Fingerprinting for Your Mail Accounts—Privacy Win or Creepy Track?
Published Date: 7/23/2025
Notice
Summary
The USPS is updating its Privacy Act records to make customer accounts work better and offer an optional device fingerprinting feature. This affects anyone using USPS services who wants smoother account access and extra security options. These changes are coming soon and aim to keep your info safer without costing you a dime.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Improved USPS Account Functionality
You who use USPS accounts will get improved customer registration and account functionality to make account access smoother. The change is intended to improve how your USPS account works and is described as coming soon, and it is presented as not costing you any money.
Optional Device Fingerprinting Security
You who use USPS services will be offered an optional device fingerprinting feature to provide extra security. The notice says this is optional, aims to keep your information safer, and will not cost you anything.
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