Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has reported the detection of a leak of proprietary data concerning 2nm chip development. The company has initiated legal proceedings against the dismissed employees.
Data Leak Discovery
TSMC discovered the leak during 'routine monitoring.' The leaked data included sensitive information about the development and production of 2nm chips, which could threaten national security.
TSMC's Response
TSMC has initiated legal proceedings against the affected employees, who were dismissed. The company emphasized that investigations are ongoing, and it remains unclear what the involved parties intended to do with the data. TSMC maintains a strict policy against actions compromising trade secrets.
Taiwan's National Security
The Supreme Prosecutors' Office's Intellectual Property Division stated that a former TSMC employee is suspected of illegally obtaining trade secrets. Investigations that began in July allowed authorities to detain suspects for violating Taiwan's National Security Act.
The data leak incident at TSMC underscores the importance of protecting trade secrets in the high-tech sector and the need for stringent oversight by governmental authorities.
