[ his head tilts faintly, an unspoken acknowledgement of the validity of her argument. there is indeed a great deal they're up against, that remains unknown. ]

I am inclined to agree with your assessment.
However, not all individuals with access to communications and subsequently, access to this technology, have had professional training. There have been no mandatory psychological evaluations, chain of command dictating proper and improper use, or screening process of any kind. Further we lack the appropriate channels and regulations necessary to implement punishment for abuses should they occur.

Passengers on board the Tranquility have- a history of harming one another. Would this not present a potential tool to monitor and locate vulnerable individuals?