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Technology2h 41m ago

Microsoft is introducing a new feature to Teams that will allow remote monitoring of employees' presence, detecting device activity even when not actively using Teams.

Auckland, New Zealand

Who
Microsoft, Alex Baird of Auckland University
What
Microsoft is introducing a new feature to Teams that will allow remote monitoring of employees' presence, detecting device activity even when not actively using Teams.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:38:08 GMT · 2h 41m ago
Where
Auckland, New Zealand ·
Why
The new feature aims to address feedback on inaccurate presence status and improve collaboration visibility, but Alex Baird warns about potential misuse of collected data for performance tracking beyond its stated purpose.
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A new Microsoft Teams feature allowing continuous employee monitoring through device activity detection raises privacy concerns among experts, highlighting the need for careful consideration of data collection and its intended use by organizations globally.

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