check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Collaborating with users outside your organization has become more streamlined. You can now share files with external users in both 1:1 and group chats. When sending a file, you have the option to either change its permissions or retain the existing ones.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2025-05-10
updated:
2025-05-10
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams now allows users to share files in chat with external users, offering the flexibility to adjust permissions for viewing and editing, thereby facilitating seamless collaboration with people both inside and outside the organization.
Direct effects for Operations**
File Sharing Permissions
If file sharing permissions are not properly configured before the change, sensitive information may be inadvertently shared with external users, leading to data breaches.
- roles: IT Security Manager, Compliance Officer
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/secure-file-sharing-in-microsoft-teams/
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not informed about the new file sharing capabilities, leading to potential misuse or errors in file sharing.
- roles: End User, Team Leader
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/secure-file-sharing-in-microsoft-teams/
Configutation Options**
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Data Protection**
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IT Security**
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explanation for non-techies**
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