Meta Fires 20 Employees Over Leaks as Crackdown Intensifies
Meta has dismissed approximately 20 employees for allegedly leaking confidential company information, marking the latest effort by the tech giant to tighten internal security.
The terminations come amid a surge of reports revealing details from Meta’s private meetings and undisclosed product developments. The company had previously warned employees about the severe consequences of sharing sensitive information.
On February 8, Andrew Bosworth, Meta’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), informed staff that the company was close to identifying individuals responsible for leaking internal data. Days later, a report by The Verge confirmed that Meta had taken action, citing violations of internal policies.
“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 said in a statement. “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. We take this seriously and will continue to take action when we identify leaks.”
This development adds to a string of challenges facing Meta. The company is currently battling a lawsuit over allegations that it favored cheaper foreign labor over American workers. Additionally, on February 10, Meta cut five percent of its workforce, reportedly citing poor performance as the reason for the layoffs.
