Semiconductor Giant TSMC Reveals Trade Leaks Involving Employees

Entities from China have previously been linked to such violations at TSMC.
Semiconductor Giant TSMC Reveals Trade Leaks Involving Employees
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) logo at its headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Chiang Ying-ying/AP Photo
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has stated that it has discovered unauthorized activities by personnel leading to information leaks in the company, according to a recent disclosure.

“TSMC recently detected unauthorized activities during routine monitoring, leading to the discovery of potential trade secret leaks,” the company said in an Aug. 5 statement emailed to The Epoch Times. “Following an internal investigation, thanks to our comprehensive and robust monitoring mechanisms, we were able to identify the issue early. TSMC has taken strict disciplinary actions against the personnel involved and has initiated legal proceedings.”

Naveen Athrappully
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Naveen Athrappully is a news reporter covering business and world events at The Epoch Times.