I agree Jeff. It's an unfortunate necessity in our times and they have fixed it well enough.
However, I went through the training before the SSN requirement was rescinded. I'd REALLY like to get that purged from the database but can't get a response from EAA. I work in IT and know that no system is impervious to attack. ID theft is a big concern. I feel very compromised.
Sure it was "my fault" for taking the training but I naively didn't think they'd back down and wanted to start flying YE this year.
So, I'm happy with where it is, but not where it was.
I don't have all the details yet, but your SSN is going to be purged so that it is not at all connected to the info that you submitted. I can provide you more detailed info on that if you are interested, but we are taking care of that concern.