HT2731 three security questions and my year of birth

Today I tried to download a new free app, and I am being asked for three security questions any my year of birth.  I have never been asked for this before.  Why is this happening, and when did it start?.  thanks.

The same thing happened to me when I attempted to download an app today.
Asking for year of birth is unnecessary and intrusive.
In an email response a Customer Service rep basically suggested  that Apple decides what is intrusive: either provide the information, or don't download the app.  It's not a stretch to infer: provide the information or get lost.
I've asked for a senior person in Apple to provide a more substantive answer;  however,  I'm not holding my breath given the content and tone of the above email.
I guess you knuckle under, or move to another device.
What a botched job of introducing a new security feature -- for a company with one heck of a product.  I guess they figure they're so big they can do whatever they like, and have accepted a certain percentage of customer shrinkage.

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