Ken-
There is definitely some validity to the arguments you make. I can definitely see where those issues might be something that would be worth solving, but I don't think that this app is where it should be. Instead, I would think that this app would be one part of a complete HR solution that could do every thing you want. I don't think that the information in this application would be open to everyone in the company, especially since there might be some not nice stuff written in the interview responses. However, I can definitely see this database feeding a security request database for generating all the accounts and computer requests necessary once a person has accepted an offer and a start date has been set.
I have a security request application or two in my toolbox. If I have time in the near future, maybe I will see what all I will need to do to get it working with this application. Until then, happy recruiting.
Sean—