MC971032 – (Updated) Microsoft Teams: New recording policies for town halls and webinars

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check before: 2025-02-15

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Microsoft 365 admin center, Teams

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Android, iOS, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message, User impact

Links:

473887

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams is introducing new recording policies for town halls and webinars, allowing separate control of event behavior. This update, referenced by Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887, will roll out from early to mid-March 2025. Organizations should prepare by updating recording policies using PowerShell commands.

Details:
Updated January 24, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: New admin policies in the Teams admin center and Microsoft PowerShell that govern the recording behavior for town halls and webinars. Before this rollout, the same policies control the recording behavior for town halls, webinars, and meetings. After this rollout, separate recording policies for town halls and webinars will be available to more finely control event behavior. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early March 2025 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by mid-March 2025 (previously late February).

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Created:
2025-01-03

updated:
2025-01-25

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Recording Policy Changes
Without preparation, users may experience confusion regarding the new recording policies for town halls and webinars, leading to potential compliance issues if recordings are made without proper authorization.
   - roles: IT Administrator, Compliance Officer
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/teams/new-csteamseventspolicy?view=teams-ps, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=473887

User Experience Disruption
If users are not informed about the changes, they may face disruptions during town halls and webinars, such as unexpected recording behavior, which could affect their engagement and satisfaction.
   - roles: Event Organizer, End User
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/teams/new-csteamseventspolicy?view=teams-ps, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=473887

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DatePropertyoldnew
2025-01-25MC MessagesComing soon to Microsoft Teams: New admin policies in the Teams admin center and Microsoft PowerShell that govern the recording behavior for town halls and webinars. Before this rollout, the same policies control the recording behavior for town halls, webinars, and meetings. After this rollout, separate recording policies for town halls and webinars will be available to more finely control event behavior. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025.
Updated January 24, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: New admin policies in the Teams admin center and Microsoft PowerShell that govern the recording behavior for town halls and webinars. Before this rollout, the same policies control the recording behavior for town halls, webinars, and meetings. After this rollout, separate recording policies for town halls and webinars will be available to more finely control event behavior. This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early March 2025 (previously mid-February) and expect to complete by mid-March 2025 (previously late February).
2025-01-25MC TitleMicrosoft Teams: New recording policies for town halls and webinars(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New recording policies for town halls and webinars
2025-01-25MC Last Updated01/03/2025 01:37:102025-01-24T23:35:25Z
2025-01-25MC MessageTagNamesFeature update, User impact, Admin impactUpdated message, Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
2025-01-25MC SummaryMicrosoft Teams is introducing new recording policies for town halls and webinars, allowing separate control of event behavior. This update, referenced by Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887, will roll out from mid to late February 2025. Organizations should prepare by updating recording policies using PowerShell commands.Microsoft Teams is introducing new recording policies for town halls and webinars, allowing separate control of event behavior. This update, referenced by Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 473887, will roll out from early to mid-March 2025. Organizations should prepare by updating recording policies using PowerShell commands.

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