Misuse of government computers and phones

Your personal use of government property is still government use — and wrongful behavior is always wrongful.

Only very limited personal use of government property is acceptable. Certain activities are always prohibited on government computers, phones and other devices at any time, no matter where you are at the time. These include:

• Viewing, creating, sending or arranging to receive sexually explicit videos, photographs, jokes or other materials.
• Pyramid schemes, gambling, betting.
• Buying, selling or arranging to use illegal drugs.
• Working for an outside employer.
• Operating an outside business.

Do the right thing. It’s what our customers trust us to do.

Use government property only to achieve our mission.

And that’s smart business.

Treat all FOIA requesters equally

The purpose of the Freedom of Information Act is to ensure that every citizen has the right to access information about the government, including the Postal Service. It doesn’t matter who’s making the request, or why. All FOIA requesters have an equal right to access records under the law.

When you’re responding to a FOIA request, avoid questions of whether the requester needs the information or how it will be used. By treating all FOIA requesters equally, you promote trust in the Postal Service. Moreover, you enhance the Postal Service’s image as an organization that’s responsive and transparent to its customers.

And that’s smart business!