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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has issued a stern warning to the company’s employees, announcing a zero-tolerance policy for internal information leaks. This directive comes in response to his growing frustration over repeated breaches of confidentiality, as highlighted during a recent all-hands meeting with over 70,000 staff members.
Zuckerberg openly lamented the frequency of internal leaks, stating, “We try to be really open, and then everything I say leaks. It sucks.” His candid remarks his dissatisfaction with the organization’s difficulties in preserving the integrity of internal communications.
This sentiment was reiterated by Guy Rosen, Meta’s Chief Information Security Officer, who underscored the gravity of the matter in an internal memorandum. Rosen cautioned that employees determined to have disclosed confidential information would encounter stringent repercussions, including immediate termination of employment.
Recent employee terminations for unauthorised disclosure were based on a business document demonstrating Meta’s commitment to information security. According to Rosen, security breaches undermine team morale and force organisations to shift resources and time away from their corporate goals.
Zuckerberg remarked that Meta will face a critical 2025 timeframe that will necessitate staff readiness for substantial strategic adjustments and dramatic organisational transformations. He expressed optimism in forming beneficial alliances with US authorities and outlined innovative product development opportunities.
Meta will carry out its workforce reduction strategy through performance-based layoffs that will begin in February, affecting 5% of its personnel. The decrease will affect around 3,600 roles while the company continues its operational refinement and efficiency push, which is currently being evaluated externally.
