Two former EY graduates allegedly accessed confidential Commonwealth Bank records, including the prime minister's, raising insider-risk concerns
A former Ernst & Young (EY) graduate employee has been charged with allegedly accessing confidential Commonwealth Bank customer records, including those of prime minister Anthony Albanese, exposing gaps in how consulting firms govern access for junior staff seconded into client systems.
Two men, aged 21 and 25, were placed inside Commonwealth Bank through EY's graduate consulting program when the alleged unauthorised access occurred. The Australian Federal Police charged the pair after the bank identified that they had allegedly accessed restricted information belonging to a federal politician.
Both face a charge of accessing restricted data without authorisation. The younger man faces an additional charge tied to distributing personal information in a manner regarded as menacing or harassing. Both were granted bail and were due to appear at Newtown Local Court on Tuesday.
Before being granted access to Commonwealth Bank's systems, EY staff are required to complete mandatory privacy and confidentiality training. Those seconded to the bank undergo additional training specific to its security and privacy obligations, The Nightly reported. Staff are also presented with an on-screen warning before opening confidential customer files, requiring them to confirm they are authorised to view the...
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