Discussion #6 HP Case. Go to pp 307-310 and read the HP Spying case and answer question #2, Is the strategy of pretexting...

2. Is the strategy of pretexting an accept- able means in order to obtain critical information that will strengthen a company's internal control system? The following legal advice was obtained on the subject by HP: The committee was then advised by the committee's outside coun- sel that the use of pretexting at the time of the investigation was not generally unlawful (except with respect to financial institu- tions), but such counsel could not confirm that the techniques employed by the outside consult- ing firm and the party retained by that firm complied in all respects with applicable law. with respect to financial institu- tions), but such counsel could not confirm that the techniques employed by the outside consult- ing firm and the party retained by that firm complied in all respects with applicable law