May 7, 2007

Journalists Sue Hewlett-Packard Over Pretexting Scandal

In an unusual step for the news media, three journalists whose private phone records were scrutinized by investigators working for Hewlett-Packard intend to sue the company for invasion of privacy. The dispute stems from an investigation of Hewlett-Packard’s directors initiated under the company’s former chairwoman, Patricia C. Dunn. To try to uncover leaks from board members, private investigators examined the phone records of nine journalists who covered the company, as well as the records of some of their relatives.

Journalists Intend to Sue Hewlett-Packard Over Surveillance, New York Times, May 7, 2007.