Create Intuit Account to Import - Why?

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Why am I being asked to create an Intuit account in order to import financial information?

And what information is Intuit collecting and storing during this process?

I don't understand how creating an intuit account creates a more secure connection.  Saving any data about financial institutions in a separate intuit account doesn't improve security.  Please provide supporting technical information, as well as data collection and privacy details to understand this requirement in order to import tax forms.

Thanks.