While employed, the Member maintained a copy of a previous employer’s budgetary financial information on their current employer’s laptop computer. The current employer was able to access this confidential information.

The Investigation Committee determined the Member contravened the CPABC Code of Professional Conduct as follows,

  • 201.1 - Maintenance of the good reputation of the profession
  • 208.3(a) - Confidentiality of information

The Committee recommended the Member:

  1. Accept a reprimand; and
  2. Pay expenses of $2,350.