Applicant Data. For the purpose of proper administration of IPP, the Postal
Service, a Service Provider, or their respective agents may request
information (e.g., credit card number, home phone number, social security
number, or shared secret) for use in identity verification processes or the
collection of fees payable by an Applicant. In the event that this type of
information is required, it is handled as confidential information, and access is
restricted to those with an official need to access that information in
performance of their official duties. The Postal Service will protect data in
accordance with the Privacy Act and related Postal Service policies. The
Service Provider is responsible for managing data under its applicable
privacy policies.
The following information is not confidential:
a. Any information that can be obtained from public sources.
b. This document.
c. Information defined as not confidential in a Service Provider's published
policies or related agreements.
The Postal Service will not disclose confidential information except as
provided in the Privacy Notice of the IDVF, or unless required by legal
process or statute.
Confidential information may be released, if the Applicant submits written
consent.
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