KPMG admits leaking Optus data and surveilling whistleblower's laptop

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KPMG admitted to leaking confidential Optus information to staff bidding for a competitor's contract and surveilling a whistleblower's laptop. The firm's chair confirmed the Optus data breach, which led to the former CEO's resignation. The whistleblower alleged a culture of fear and retaliation. The accounting body is investigating multiple individuals, and a client is seeking reimbursement after ending a 68-year audit relationship with KPMG.


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