Isabella Monique Ulloa, 29, in Beenleigh Court for Transport Main Roads privacy breach

A Queensland Transport and Main Roads employee used her work’s computer system to find the address of her brother, which he had hidden from her, ending in a family dispute and an appearance in court.

Isabella Monique Ulloa, 29, leaving Beenleigh Magistrates Court

A Queensland Transport and Main Roads employee used her work’s computer system to find the address of her brother, which he had hidden from her, ending in a family dispute and an appearance in court.

Beenleigh Magistrates Court heard on March 11 that Isabella Monique Ulloa was working at the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) when her brother moved to a new home and refused to tell her or their mother where he was living.

On July 4, 2023, 29-year-old Ulloa used the computer system at work in Logan Central to search for her brother’s new address.

The Browns Plains woman then went around there with her mother on July 9.

Ulloa’s mother was not accused of any wrongdoing.

The court heard the brother asked how they found out where he lived and she replied “I have my ways”.

An argument erupted outside the house which resulted in police being called.

An investigation was done by TMR which discovered Ulloa had used the system inappropriately and she was suspended from work.

The court heard the mother of one was likely to lose her job entirely.

Ulloa pleaded guilty to using a restricted computer without consent and cause or intend to cause detriment, damage or gain.

Defence lawyer Zane Chapman said Ulloa was regretful, had no criminal history and the offending was out of character.

“There was no financial advantage gained by my client and it was one isolated occasion,” he said.

Magistrate Terry Duroux said this was a major breach of privacy.

“It is a significant breach of trust, employers place trust in their employees and it affects the community,” he said.

“I am considering a community service order so you can give back to the community you have harmed.”

Ulloa was ordered to complete 40 hours of community service and no conviction was recorded.

Originally published as Isabella Monique Ulloa, 29, in Beenleigh Court for Transport Main Roads privacy breach