For more than two centuries, the Postal Service has maintained a brand that customers trust to protect the privacy and security of their information. As the privacy landscape evolves, the Privacy Office keeps up with developing legal and policy frameworks, new technologies, and best–in–class business models and practices. The Privacy Office has developed its customer privacy policy and procedures on a synthesis of the best business models and practices of the public and private sectors. This includes established government agency laws, regulations, and guidelines, as well as privacy principles and best practices followed by the private sector.