IBM India warns employees against moonlighting, says it puts client assets at risk

Global technology major IBM has warned its Indian employees against moonlighting, saying the practice creates a “conflict of interest” as it could put critical client data and commercial assets at risk.

“…while an IBMers’ time outside of work is their own, it also requires them to avoid engaging in activities that create a conflict of interest,” IBM India managing director Sandip Patel said in an internal note sent to its employees. “…if you advance a personal interest, whether directly or indirectly, at the expense of IBM’s interest, it is treated as serious conflict of interest and violation of trust,” it said.