Problem
Misuse of postal surveillance by governments
Other Names:
Monitoring of mail Nature:
Postal monitoring may be used by government agencies to keep track of the activities of individuals or groups considered to be acting against the interests of the government. For example the postal authorities can supply listings of all the return addresses on mail received at a particular destination.
Broader Problems:
Interception of correspondenceInappropriate use of the mail serviceMisuse of government surveillance of communications Aggravates:
Inadequacy of postal services Subject(s):
Government → Government Research, Standards → Inspection, tests
Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Transportation, Telecommunications → Post
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST