December 9th 2024.
A woman, known for her presence on Instagram, has openly admitted to using her position at a government health agency for unlawful purposes. 28-year-old Jaylie Tori Bonow appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court today and pleaded guilty to two charges. The first was for obtaining personal information with the intention of committing a crime, while the second was for accessing a restricted computer without proper authorization.
Bonow, who appeared in court through a phone call from Western Australia, confessed to using the Queensland Health's computer system while working in the payroll department. She accessed the details of three driver's licenses and provided them to her then-boyfriend. This was done in order to help him obtain mobile phones for his illegal drug dealing business. The incident took place on August 24, 2017 and came to light when Bonow received backlash for a video she posted on social media. In the video, she can be seen feeding a whole cooked chicken to a wild crocodile in far north Queensland.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Bonow had informed both her employer and the police about her actions before any formal investigation was launched. Police prosecutor Laura Cook described the influencer's actions as "very dishonest" but also acknowledged her admission of guilt. She recommended a good behaviour bond or a hefty fine as a suitable punishment for the crime.
However, Magistrate Ross Mack disagreed with Cook's recommendation and stated that the gravity of Bonow's actions was too severe for a good behaviour bond. He emphasized that this kind of behaviour goes against the fundamental principles of privacy protection in the health system. "In today's digital age, a great deal of information is stored electronically and with that convenience comes the responsibility to safeguard it," Mack said.
The court heard that Bonow was young at the time of the offence and had gained no personal benefit from her actions. Her lawyer, Chelsea Waters, also highlighted that her client was in an abusive relationship at the time and had made full admissions of her wrongdoing. However, Mack stressed that Bonow was aware of her actions and should have known that she was aiding in a crime. "Although you may have been under pressure from a violent partner, ultimately the decision was yours and it was the wrong one," he said.
In the end, Bonow was fined $3000 and no convictions were recorded. This was a result of her cooperation with the authorities and her lack of prior criminal history. The court also reminded Bonow that support was available for those who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, and family abuse. They provided the contact information for the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT.
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