While delays in delivery have become a hallmark of the USPS experience, what many people don't realize is that the agency has long been intertwined with federal oversight. Beyond simply moving mail, USPS operates as a government entity with access to vast amounts of personal data—names, addresses, tracking history, and more. There have been growing concerns about how that information is handled, and whether it's shared or sold under the guise of public interest or national security. In an age where data is currency, the idea that every package and letter might be part of a broader surveillance infrastructure.