Amid layoffs, Snap reportedly threatening employees over leaks


  • TECH
  • Tuesday, 23 Jan 2018

The Snapchat logo is displayed during the TechFair LA job fair in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose more than forecast last week amid holiday-related volatility, while remaining low by historical standards. Photographer: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg

Snapchat's parent company is said to be trying to scare its employees away from leaking sensitive information. 

The secretive company – which laid off a couple dozen employees this week – even warned employees they could go to jail, according to a leaked internal memo. 

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