First, let's define our
terms. HP was accused of
pretexting. Tbe definition
of pretexting is getting private
information about
an individual under false
pretenses. To put it in the
context of a typical crime,
a pretexter might then sell that information to people
who might want to do bad things to that individual.
HP is tbe cause celebre of the moment, but what
is this story really about? If we take HP at its word,
it seems to be admitting that it had no policies in
place on what it held to be ethical business practices
and what was acceptable behavior for employees
and/or vendors.