HP CEO Mark Hurd linked to 'dirty tricks'

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Is protecting one's IP a bad thing ??

If a CEO (or Chairperson) agrees that means need to be taken to protect his/her company's Intellectual Property from being leaked is that somehow irresponsible?

In fact, it is their responsibility to the shareholders and employees to guard their assets in a highly competitive and fast-moving industry.

Assuming they have no skill sets in espionage, it is natural that this job is out-sourced to organizations who specialize in this.

Assuming a fair amount of due-diligence is exercised in selecting these organizations, these officers should be held harmless.

If a Private Investigation firm employs illegal methods in their search for intelligence, then THEY ALONE should be held responsible for any wrongdoing.

The hiring parties cannot be expected to oversee every detail of how an outsourcer performs a given task.

Posted by: JackPastor   Posted on: 09/21/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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