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insider trade? Maybe not. Unethical? Yes. IANAL but this can be grounds for firing and potentially DataDog can sue for misusing what is effectively their confid
by thisisit 3y ago
insider trade? Maybe not. Unethical? Yes. IANAL but this can be grounds for firing and potentially DataDog can sue for misusing what is effectively their confidential information.
- shortrounddev2 3y agoWhat's unethical about it
- ghaff 3y agoYou’re using confidential information obtained in the course of your work duties for personal gain. I’m pretty sure my employer would consider that a business conduct violation.
- eastdakota 3y agoBut that’s easy to solve for to get to the crux of the issue: what if you realized it and then, on behalf of and with the blessing of your employer traded on the information?
- shortrounddev2 3y agoI'm sure it's against the rules but why is it unethical
- ghaff 3y agoBecause you’re abusing your professional position and employer’s trust for personal gain.
- shortrounddev2 3y agoI don't see how, but more importantly I don't see who this harms
- outworlder 3y ago> I don't see who this harms Every trade has a counterpart.
- nurettin 3y agoExcept those calls just popped into existence in the exchange. So the first trader bought them ex-nihilo.
- vGPU 3y agoThe fact that you're not one of our esteemed congressmen.