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Implement A Virtual Private Network (VPN) : This Project Should Be Undertaken
Implement A Virtual Private Network (VPN) : This Project Should Be Undertaken
HydroInd to bid for the public company’s tender. However, Anil Deshmukh will require
evidence to prove his point as this is a violation of the Copyright Act (1957). Anil should do
the following things chronologically:
1. Inform HMPL’s board about the crisis: All board members should be apprised of the
situation as it concerns a former employee and there is a strong case of violation of
copyright. The board members will need to discuss the following issues:
Responsibility and Accountability for why there were no data storage
measures in place
How to conduct the internal inquiry
Look into Prajwal Kulkarni’s contract and verify if there was a no-poaching
agreement and the confidentiality clause
Reduction of bid offer be reduced as bidders have this option after
submission of bids, when the vendor calls the respective parties for further
discounts
2. Seek legal counsel: Anil should seek legal counsel for the following reasons:
Violation of Copyright Act (1957)
Who will be held liable? Since data security measures were not in place
Jurisdiction of both the companies and where to file the case
Financial Implications
Reputation of the company
3. Solve the matter amicably: After seeking legal counsel, Anil should set up a meeting
First with Prajwal, where a few board members, Anil and the legal team will
be present and try to go into the depth of the issue
If Prajwal pleads his innocence, then HMPL should inform HydroInd about the
same
Last option is to file a case against Prajwal Kulkarni