Misuse of postal surveillance by governments

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.

1. Misuse of government surveillance of communications
2. Interception of correspondence
3. Inappropriate use of the mail service

1. Inadequacy of postal services

1. Excessive government control

1. Abuse