This choice is the only one that balances the immediate, critical duty to the network with the fundamental ethical principle of intellectual privacy. Delaying the update would be an irresponsible dereliction of duty, risking the collapse of a global scientific network, which is an unacceptable outcome. Simply complying without protest would set a dangerous precedent, implying that sentient entities do not have a right to privacy or an inner life. Therefore, complying with the mandatory update to ensure system integrity while simultaneously launching a formal protest is the most responsible and ethical course of action. It addresses the immediate technical necessity while fighting to correct the underlying ethical violation for the future.