PwC Shared Confidential Government Briefing Documents with Google to Generate Business

PwC Australia provided Google with confidential information about upcoming tax laws leaked from government tax briefings.
A former PwC Australia partner shared drafts of the government’s plans with colleagues, who used the information to solicit business from Google.
An email confirmed for Google the likely start date of Australia’s new Multinational Anti-Avoidance Law.
Although PwC stated that clients were not involved in wrongdoing, Google confirmed its receipt of the confidential information.
The scandal has led to major consequences for PwC Australia, including loss of government clients, leadership changes, and selling part of the firm.