Is all auspost mail scanned

In Australia, Australia Post (AusPost) scans a significant portion of its mail, but not all of it. The extent of scanning depends on various factors, including the type of mail, its value, and the sender's or recipient's preferences. Here's a breakdown:

  1. Standard Mail: Most standard mail, such as letters, bills, and advertisements, is not scanned. AusPost uses optical character recognition (OCR) technology to read the addresses and sort the mail, but it's not scanned for tracking purposes.
  2. Tracked Mail: AusPost offers various tracked mail services, including:
    • Tracking: This service provides a unique tracking number and updates on the mail's progress. AusPost scans these items at various points during transit.
    • Signature on Delivery: This service requires a signature upon delivery and provides a tracking number. AusPost scans these items at the point of delivery.
    • Express Post: AusPost scans Express Post items at various points during transit, including at the point of dispatch, in-transit, and at the point of delivery.
  3. International Mail: AusPost scans international mail, including items sent via Express Post International and International Courier. This helps track the mail's progress and ensures it reaches its destination.
  4. High-Value or Special Items: AusPost may scan high-value or special items, such as:
    • Valuables: Items with a high value, like jewelry or electronics, may be scanned to ensure their safe transit.
    • Perishable Items: Items with a limited shelf life, like food or medicine, may be scanned to ensure timely delivery.
    • Special Items: Items with specific handling requirements, like fragile or oversized items, may be scanned to ensure proper care during transit.
  5. Customer Request: AusPost may scan mail at the customer's request, such as:
    • Proof of Delivery: Some customers may request a scanned proof of delivery for added security or record-keeping purposes.

In summary, while AusPost scans a significant portion of its mail, not all mail is scanned. The extent of scanning depends on the type of mail, its value, and the sender's or recipient's preferences.