So I think a lot of us in this forum had the same thoughts. But we also know a plausible story for how this person got her access: The original access level was

So I think a lot of us in this forum had the same thoughts. But we also know a plausible story for how this person got her access: The original access level was sufficient for 85% (let's say) of her duties, and after she went to the other person for what she needed the other 1/7 times, they gave her the broader access level so she could do her job without interrupting someone at a higher pay grade, or on a different floor.