Lessons Learned From HP's Pretexting Case
 

*Source: Information Week (http://www.informationweek.com/manag...ID=200001776)*
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If nothing else, Hewlett-Packard's pretexting case brought about changes in the law, achieving public good, a California judge said this week.

During a hearing Thursday, Judge Ray Cunningham dismissed the charges after receiving proof that the defendants had performed community service. Cunningham stated in his dismissal that the defendants' behavior amounted to boardroom politics and a betrayal of trust and honor, at worst -- not criminal activity.

Policymakers passed state and federal legislation making pretexting a criminal offense, while California secured a $14.5 million civil judgment against HP, Cunningham said. The judge pointed out that one defendant, Bryan Wagner, pleaded to federal charges.

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