The Postal Data Privacy Act of 2026 mandates a court order for using mail covers.
The Postal Data Privacy Act of 2026 requires a court order for governmental entities to use mail covers, ensuring they offer specific and articulable facts for the order. The Chief Postal Inspector must preserve records for 90 days, extendable by another 90 days. This act amends the United States Code to include a limitation on mail cover usage.
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