Nvidia Sued for Data Theft in Video Call Mistake

Tech giant Nvidia faces a lawsuit after a senior staff member mistakenly displayed stolen data during a video call with a former employer, leading to allegations of theft and financial gain.

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Date:

26/11/2023

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  • Nvidia senior staff member mistakenly displayed stolen data during a video call

  • Former employer claims he stole source code for parking and driving assistance software

  • Lawsuit alleges Nvidia benefitted financially from stolen trade secrets

A lawsuit has been filed against tech giant Nvidia after a senior staff member mistakenly displayed stolen data during a video call with his former employer. The former employer, car technology firm Valeo, claims the staff member stole the source code for their parking and driving assistance software.

The lawsuit alleges that Nvidia benefitted financially from the stolen trade secrets and saved millions of dollars in development costs by using the stolen code to develop a competing product. Moreover, the staff member was convicted by German authorities for unlawfully holding the stolen data, adding to the legal complexities of the case.

Valeo is seeking significant damages and an injunction prohibiting Nvidia from using their stolen code. Nvidia has stated that it was unaware of the staff member's actions and has cooperated fully with the investigation. The lawsuit has been filed in a California court, where Nvidia is headquartered.

References

  1. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67489495

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