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> Apparently, the tech giant has a “Stop Leaks” program in place that is managed through an internal website. Employees have the option of reporting a colleague
by JamilD 10y ago
> Apparently, the tech giant has a “Stop Leaks” program in place that is managed through an internal website. Employees have the option of reporting a colleague to superiors, which then look into the matter and fire the whistleblower if the report is true.
Not all leaks are made in the sprit of "whistleblowing". This article seems pretty misleading… many of these measures are designed to protect the company's intellectual property and secrecy, though I see how they can be abused. I would hardly call it a 'spying program' though.
- stuckagain 10y agoIndeed, the leak in question seems to be this transcript of internal company-wide forum: http://www.recode.net/2016/4/13/11586092/tony-fadell-nest-google-tgif http://www.recode.net/2016/4/13/11586092/tony-fadell-nest-go... Which does not appear to be any kind of public service.