I have seen evidence of some scams being run under the guise of KYC in order to gain your passport and government issued id's. Be careful out there and remember that a lot of these coins end up being scams. Do you really want them having your passport/photo identification? This is how people fall victim of identity fraud so please think before sending your information in.
Yes, you are absolutely right. KYC is a very bad tool. The point is not even that it is difficult to send your data. The problem is scam. They can sell your data on the black market. After registering somewhere you can not. Another person will be registered on your passport.
I would be obliged to verify the identity of those who produce projects. Because too many scammers.