Name and email are useful for network admins to know what user is responsible for what process and location is used for timezone configuration. Autofill information can be get from the browser. What is next, systemd asking for credit card and full address?
Yeah this would have a pretty different reaction if it was the US social security number that was required by these laws. OK it’s not verified yet and you’re not required to enter it, but what motivation is there for mandating a field for a personal ID number?
Name and email are useful for network admins to know what user is responsible for what process and location is used for timezone configuration. Autofill information can be get from the browser. What is next, systemd asking for credit card and full address?
Yeah this would have a pretty different reaction if it was the US social security number that was required by these laws. OK it’s not verified yet and you’re not required to enter it, but what motivation is there for mandating a field for a personal ID number?