Andrew Whitbeck collects overdue accounts for a large credit card company. He has access to records of all transactions for any customer. Andrew sometimes looks up the records of famous people. He checks to see where they use their credit cards and how much money they spend. He sometimes tells his friends about the buying habits of entertainers and politicians. 1. Is the action illegal?

2. Does the action violate company or professional standards?

3. Who is affected, and how, by the action?