Is MEXC forcing KYC?

Could you elaborate on the recent reports suggesting that MEXC is enforcing Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements on its users? Is this a new policy implemented by the exchange, or a response to a change in regulatory framework? What impact could this have on the user experience and privacy concerns among the cryptocurrency community? Is there any alternative options for users who are uncomfortable with providing personal information for KYC verification? And lastly, how does MEXC ensure the security and privacy of the personal data collected during the KYC process?