That's interesting. But wouldn't it be better to pass a law to do this, rather than relying an executive agency's regulations, which may change at their will and be interpreted as they please each time the government changes hands?
It would be lovely for Congress to pass a statute ensuring data-privacy. Pity they just voted the other way around on party lines.
... did you read the thread you are replying to?
Do you have a link or further information on this?