PATRIOT ACT required personal info before you can negotiate?

sdianel wrote:
https://www.carbuyingtips.com/articles/blog/patriot-act-car-dealer-financing-scam.htm

Perhaps that explains why the Chevy dealer in Avondale, AZ wanted my finance info when I was paying for a previous truck with a Cashier's Check. They didn't say, "Patriot Act" but it sure pissed me off anyway that they wanted all this info, which I refused to give them. When I bought my current truck I didn't go back there. Chandler Chevy took real good care of me and I can recommend them.