Microsoft is set to enrich its Teams application with a new feature aimed at safeguarding sensitive information during virtual meetings. The ‘Prevent Screen Capture’ functionality will restrict users from taking screenshots, ensuring that shared content remains confidential, as announced in a new roadmap entry by the tech giant.
To enhance security, participants joining from unsupported platforms will automatically enter audio-only mode, reinforcing the protection of sensitive data. This feature is expected to begin rolling out globally for Android, desktop, iOS, and web users in July 2025. Microsoft emphasized, “if a user attempts to take a screen capture, the meeting window will turn black,” effectively blocking unauthorized captures (source).
While the new screen capture feature holds promise, Microsoft has acknowledged that it cannot entirely prevent the capture of sensitive information. Users may still take photos of their screens, potentially compromising data shared during meetings. Therefore, while the initiative represents a positive step, it is not a complete safeguard against data leakage.
This development follows a similar move by Meta, which recently introduced the Advanced Chat Privacy feature for WhatsApp, designed to protect user data in private chats and group conversations by preventing the saving of shared media. As Microsoft continues to enhance its Teams services, it will also implement a town hall screen privilege management update in Teams Rooms, alongside new interactive services like BizChat and Copilot, further broadening the capabilities of the platform.
Microsoft’s efforts come on the heels of a recent announcement at the Enterprise Connect conference, where the company disclosed that Teams boasts over 320 million monthly active users across 181 markets and 44 languages (source). As digital communication platforms evolve, maintaining security and user privacy remains a critical focus for Microsoft and its competitors alike.