engine - 5:05 pm on May 12, 2009 (gmt 0)

Besides the security aspect, I would have thought they'd want to capture enough information that wouldn't be a chore for the initial enquirer. Especially if it's in response to an ad. There's nothing worse than finding a form that requires all sorts of information recorded in many different places, taking some time to retrieve. I'll just abandon the form.

By all means, make an application form, but make sure the user knows in advance what info they require to have ready.

Sometimes, a simple enquiry form is best.