Meta has filed a lawsuit against a former executive for allegedly taking confidential documents with him when he defected to an AI startup. The lawsuit, initially reported by Bloomberg, accuses the former vice-president of infrastructure, Dipinder Singh Khurana, of violating his contract by absconding with a collection of proprietary and highly sensitive documents related to Meta's business operations and employees.
The lawsuit claims that Khurana's actions constitute a significant breach of trust and loyalty towards Meta. It alleges that he uploaded internal documents, including a dossier labeled 'Top Talent,' to his personal Google Drive and Dropbox accounts just before leaving the company.
According to the complaint, the information contained in these documents offers insights into Meta's compensation practices and details about employees' levels, performance, and skills within the organization. Meta asserts that this data is confidential and non-public, making Khurana's actions a severe violation of company policies.
Reports indicate that Khurana is now employed at Omniva, a company based in the Middle East that focuses on reducing the cost of artificial intelligence computing. Meta's lawsuit also claims that eight employees mentioned in the documents have since departed to join the AI startup.
In response to the situation, Meta emphasized its commitment to safeguarding confidential business and employee information. The company stated that it views such misconduct with utmost seriousness and will take necessary steps to protect its proprietary data.
Despite attempts to reach out for comment, Khurana has not responded to inquiries regarding the allegations made by Meta. The legal proceedings between Meta and its former executive highlight the importance of upholding contractual obligations and respecting the confidentiality of sensitive corporate information.
