CEO and president of computer business Hewlett Packard stated late Friday he had allowed third-party investigators to use illegal tactics to get information about internal leaks.  He admitted to approval of emails with false information to be sent to those within the computer business suspected of revealing sensitive information to the media.  

Hurd apologized at a press conference held at HP’s Palo Alto headquarters and stated that the team of investigators had told him of their plans in February to send false emails.  He said he approved the particular naming convention that was used in the resultant emails.  He also said he failed to read a report that described the final plan in March and missed cutting off illegal practices as a result.  Hurd announced at the conference that Chairwoman Patrician Dunn, head of the investigation resigned and that he’d be taking over her position.

The first stage of the computer business’ internal investigation began in January 2005 and was unsuccessful at determining the source of the leaks.  The second phase began in January of this year, and it was during this particular time that poor judgment and tactics were used.  Hurd extended his deepest apologies to press and employees affected by the investigative improprieties.  

Experts don’t anticipate that Hurd will suffer any consequences for his involvement in the computer business scandal.  

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