This interpretation seems wrong (Score 1)

The law deals with the definition of "applicant", but only in data tracking. By requiring so much data to express the interest needed to be an "applicant", it seems like companies get to essentially prescreen who they want to be applicants for their diversity numbers by choosing who to ask for the required information. This definition of applicant need not be the same as the companies internal definition of applicant and seems more than a bit artificial to those of us in the tech world. Overall this article seems to be an excuse to spew the same old tips (online and off) for applying for a job.