I do not trust ipostal1 with my…
I do not trust ipostal1 with my personal information and therefore I do not trust them with my mail either. I will explain why. I was dismayed to see that I had to agree to have my biometrics taken by ipostal1’s online notary service, Proof. It was even more disconcerting to see I had to agree to a waiver saying I will never sue Proof, or any one associated with them, with the mishandling of my biometric data. I thought that was asking a lot. It appears that Proof realizes; taking individual’s biometric data puts an individual at risk because that personal data may fall ( or be sold ) into the wrong hands. I decided to go to a local notary and have the same form stamped once for $5 dollars, instead of spending $50 with Proof to do the form twice for my wife and I. However, there was no way for me to upload the notarized form. I chatted with ipostal1 and they said they require the use of the online notary (Proof) so that ipostal1 has the biometrics, but some ipostal1 locations allow in person submitting of documents. After two days I made the call when the right person was in to answer my question. He said I can submit Form 1583 in person. However, after going in person, this individual discovered that ipostal1 had changed their interface and he was no longer able to upload my documents. Though he was sympathetic and was very nice to work with, there was nothing he could do. This whole experience is ironic. Ipostal1 provides a service for those who want to avoid the dangers of putting personal information ‘out there’ i.e. their personal address. Then require those same people to put their biometrics ‘out there.’ And, if that people’s worst nightmare does come true, because they put their personal information, ‘out there,’ they will have little recourse in court. Proof required them to waive their right to a jury trial or to a class action lawsuit from the get go. I wonder if a company is trustworthy that requires me to take risk with my personal data, i.e. give them biometrics. I wonder if a company is trustworthy that requires me to waive my rights to sue them if they mishandle my personal data. I wonder if a company is trustworthy that does not trust their employees to do the right thing with my personal data, but requires me to trust those same employees. For the reader’s verification I have copied and pasted part of the waiver. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION OR TO CERTIFY A CLASS FOR ANY CLAIM OR DISPUTE RELATED TO THE PROCESSING OF BIOMETRIC DATA BY PROOF OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS.