MC1140178 – (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Prevent screen capture (Premium feature) (archived)

Product:

Copilot, Entra, Intune, Teams, Teams Premium, Windows

Platform:

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

Status:

Feature Rollout Status Not Supported

Change type:

Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

490561

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams Premium will introduce a "Prevent screen capture" feature by late November 2025, blocking screenshots and recordings on Windows desktop and Android devices to protect sensitive meeting content. It is off by default, enabled per meeting by organizers, and unsupported platforms join audio-only.

Details:
Updated November 12, 2025: We have updated the content and the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction:]
Prevent screen capture is a Microsoft Teams Premium feature that helps protect sensitive meeting content by blocking screenshots and recordings across supported platforms. When enabled by the meeting organizer, this feature restricts screen capture using native device tools and most third-party apps. It enhances meeting confidentiality and is especially useful for high-security discussions. Desktop Windows and Mobile Android are supported platforms. All other platforms are unsupported. Attendees on unsupported platforms will join in audio-only mode. Organizers and co-organizers can enable this feature via Meeting Options. It is not governed by meeting policy.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 490561.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We begin rolling out in mid-September 2025 and expect to complete by late September 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We begin rolling out in early November 2025 (previously mid-October) and expect to complete by late November 2025 (previously late October).

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Standard Release, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-08-23

updated:
2025-12-10

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Direct effects for Operations**

Screen Capture Restrictions
Users may be unable to capture important meeting content, leading to potential loss of information and decreased productivity during discussions.
   - roles: Meeting Organizers, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490561

User Experience Degradation
Users on unsupported platforms will only have audio access, limiting their ability to engage fully in meetings and potentially leading to misunderstandings.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490561

Compliance and Data Management
The feature may complicate how users manage personal data shared during meetings, impacting GDPR compliance and user rights.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490561

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Enhanced Data Security Training
With the introduction of the 'Prevent screen capture' feature, there is an opportunity to enhance training programs focused on data security and compliance. This can help ensure that meeting organizers understand the importance of using this feature to protect sensitive information during meetings.
   - next-steps: Develop a training module that includes best practices for using the Prevent screen capture feature, and schedule sessions for relevant staff members.
   - roles: IT Security Team, Compliance Officers, Team Organizers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490561

Streamlined Meeting Policies
This feature provides an opportunity to review and streamline internal meeting policies related to data sharing and confidentiality. By integrating the use of this feature into existing policies, organizations can ensure consistent application of security measures during sensitive meetings.
   - next-steps: Conduct a policy review meeting with key stakeholders to assess current policies and how they can be updated to include the Prevent screen capture feature.
   - roles: Policy Makers, IT Administrators, Legal Team
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490561

Improved User Experience with Device Management
To fully leverage the Prevent screen capture feature, ensuring that all mobile devices are enrolled in Intune will enhance user experience and compliance. This creates a seamless experience for users and ensures that the feature works as intended across all devices.
   - next-steps: Audit current mobile device enrollment status and create a plan to enroll any non-compliant devices in Intune before the feature goes live.
   - roles: IT Administrators, Mobile Device Management Team, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490561

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams is introducing a new feature called "Prevent Screen Capture" to help protect sensitive information shared during meetings. Think of it like a privacy screen you might use on your laptop in a public place. Just as a privacy screen prevents people around you from seeing your screen, this feature stops participants from taking screenshots or recordings of the meeting content.

When enabled by the meeting organizer, this feature blocks screen captures on Windows desktop and Android devices. For example, if someone tries to take a screenshot on their Windows computer, they will only see a black rectangle instead of the meeting content. On Android devices, any attempt to capture the screen will be blocked, and users will receive a message indicating that screen capture is restricted.

For platforms that do not support this feature, such as certain mobile devices or web browsers, participants will join the meeting in audio-only mode. This is similar to being on a phone call where you can hear the conversation but cannot see any shared visuals.

This feature is off by default, meaning it won't automatically be active for every meeting. Organizers will need to turn it on for each meeting where they want to prevent screen captures. This can be done through the Meeting Options settings.

It's important for meeting organizers and security teams to be aware of this feature, as it enhances confidentiality for discussions that involve sensitive information. Additionally, organizations should ensure that mobile devices are enrolled in Intune, a Microsoft service that helps manage and secure devices, to support this feature.

Overall, the Prevent Screen Capture feature acts like a digital privacy screen, ensuring that what happens in a meeting stays in the meeting, protecting sensitive content from being captured and shared without permission.