Facebook parent Meta has reportedly taken decisive action against those employees who have allegedly leaked company’s internal information. The tech giant has terminated approximately 20 employees for sharing confidential information outside the company.
“We tell employees when they join the company, and we offer periodic reminders, that it is against our policies to leak internal information, no matter the intent,” Meta spokesperson Dave Arnold told The Verge.
The identities of the fired employees and the specific information they leaked have not been disclosed.
This move comes amidst a recent surge in leaked information regarding unannounced product plans and internal meetings, including details from a recent all-hands meeting led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
More firings on on the cards
The spokesperson also said that the company expects there will be more firings.
“We recently conducted an investigation that resulted in roughly 20 employees being terminated for sharing confidential information outside the company, and we expect there will be more,” Arnold added.
This crackdown on leaks reflects Meta's growing concern over unauthorised disclosures, particularly in light of recent internal changes and product announcements. The company has faced scrutiny for its revised content moderation policies, the termination of DEI programs and recent layoffs targeting “low-performers.”
Earlier this month, Zuckerberg shared his concern about leaks in an all-hands meeting.
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