In California, Hewlett-Packard has agreed to pay $14.5 million to settle charges over its surveillance of journalists and board members in an attempt to discover the source of information leaked to the media. Five Hewlett-Packard officials, including former chair Patricia Dunn, have been indicted on criminal charges. Prosecutors say the settlement will go toward funding investigations into privacy rights and intellectual property violations.
HP Agrees to $14.5M Settlement in Boardroom Spy Case
HeadlineDec 08, 2006