490561 – Microsoft Teams: Enhanced Meeting Protection – Prevent Screen Capture

Product:

Teams, Windows

Platform:

Android, iOS, Mac, mobile, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC1140178

Details:

To address the issue of unauthorized screen captures during meetings, the Prevent Screen Capture feature ensures that if a user attempts to take a screen capture, the meeting window will turn black, thereby protecting sensitive information. This feature will be available on Teams desktop applications (both Windows and Mac) and Teams mobile applications (both iOS and Android). For users joining from unsupported platforms, they will be placed in audio-only mode to maintain the integrity of the meeting's content.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-05-06

updated:
2025-12-20

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams has introduced a new feature designed to enhance the security of virtual meetings by preventing unauthorized screen captures. Imagine you're in a confidential meeting discussing sensitive information, much like a private conversation in a secure room. You wouldn't want someone to secretly record or take notes without permission. Similarly, in a virtual setting, this new feature acts like a security guard ensuring that no one can take a screenshot of the meeting content without consent.

When someone tries to capture the screen during a Teams meeting, the window will turn black, effectively blocking the attempt to record any visual information. This is akin to drawing the curtains in a room to prevent outsiders from peeking in. The feature is available on Teams desktop applications for both Windows and Mac, as well as on mobile applications for iOS and Android.

For those joining from platforms that do not support this feature, the system will automatically switch them to audio-only mode. This is similar to having a phone call where you can hear the conversation but not see the participants, ensuring that the visual content remains protected.

This update is part of a broader effort to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of meeting content, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure and is only accessible to authorized participants.