recording of birth certificate and passport numbers

In article .com,
"Robert M. Gary" wrote:

On Jun 10, 1:46 pm, Jose wrote:
My flight instructor is now insisting that he has to see and record my
birth certificate and passport before he can fly with me. To my
knowledge this is not required for American Citizens, only foreigners.
I need only show that I am an American Citizen, but don't have to submit
to recording.

Is this true? Where can I find the actual regulation?

Its true. This is a TSA rule. I have to see your passport or B-
certificate and then either keep a copy or endorse your log that I've
seen it. If you are not a U.S. citizen I need to get TSA pre-approval
for you.

-Robert, CFII & TSA registered provider of foreign flight training

A copy of my birth certificate and my passport?
Are CFI's required to be bonded now?
This is a requirement ripe for identiy theft.