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D-day for HP

Today's the big day for HP executives as they appear to testify at congressional hearings regarding the boardroom leak scandal. The scandal forced a number of resignations including the general Read more...

HP execs step down in wake of scandal

The executive blood-letting continues at HP in the wake of the current scandal with the resignation of two high profile leaders. According to news reports, investigator Tony Gentilucci and senior Read more...

HP's Dunn steps down

HP chairwoman Patricia Dunn stepped down Friday at the request of the board--a few months short of the initial resignation date of January 2007. She was at the center of HP's much scrutinized Read more...

CEO's role in scandal under scrutiny

A report in The Washington Post indicates that HP CEO Mark Hurd was not only aware of the strategy being used in the boardroom spying scandal, he may have even signed off on it. The Read more...

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Consumer Watchdog Calls On Google To End Secrecy As Lobbying Tops $5.2 million

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog today called on Google to end the secrecy surrounding its lobbying efforts in Washington after the Internet giant Read more >>

Connecticut AG's Wi-Spy Deal With Google Shows Need for Congressional Hearings, Consumer Watchdog Says

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen's deal with Google announced today makes it clear that Congressional hearings will be Read more >>

Canadian Wi-Spy Decision Shows Need For Congressional Hearings

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Canadian Privacy Commissioner's announcement today that Google's Wi-Spying with its Street View cars broke the law demonstrates the need Read more >>

Consumer Watchdog Poll Finds Concern About Google's Wi-Spy Snooping

Americans Favor Broad Range Of Online Privacy Protections for Consumers SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A significant majority of Americans are troubled by recent revelations Read more >>