check before: 2023-04-30
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Teams, Windows
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Android, iOS, Online, US Instances, World tenant
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Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android is updating its location sharing settings to enhance privacy and security. Users will have new options to control location data usage for emergency calls, IT Admin Insights, and troubleshooting. The rollout will begin in late April 2025, and organizations should educate users on these changes.
Details:
Updated April 9, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
This message applies to Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android.
Microsoft is updating its policies regarding the sharing of user location data to enhance privacy, improve data security, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards. To enhance transparency and user control, Teams will introduce a new location consent experience that gives users the choice of when and how Teams can use their location data [specifically, the SSID (service set identifier) and the BSSID (basic service set identifier)].
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late April (previously early April) and expect to complete by early May (previously mid-April).
General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early Mary 2025 (previously late April) and expect to complete by mid-May 2025 (previously early May).
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2025-03-26
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2025-04-10
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams for iOS and Android is updating its location sharing features to give users more control, allowing them to choose if their location is shared only during emergencies or for specific technical support needs, enhancing privacy and data usage transparency.
Direct effects for Operations**
Emergency Calling Functionality
If users do not consent to location access, emergency calling features may not function correctly, potentially putting users' safety at risk during emergencies.
- roles: End Users, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/manage-emergency-calling-policies, https://support.microsoft.com/windows/windows-location-service-and-privacy-3a8eee0a-5b0b-dc07-eede-2a5ca1c49088
Call Quality Dashboard Metrics
Disallowing location access will impact the metrics available in the Call Quality Dashboard, hindering IT's ability to troubleshoot call quality issues effectively.
- roles: IT Administrators, Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/cqd-what-is-call-quality-dashboard, https://support.microsoft.com/office/manage-location-sharing-in-microsoft-teams-583dd649-87fc-4b23-aed6-f4e2279297f9
User Experience and Control
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not educated about the new location consent options, leading to potential dissatisfaction with the Teams app.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/privacy/user-location-data, https://support.microsoft.com/office/manage-location-sharing-in-microsoft-teams-583dd649-87fc-4b23-aed6-f4e2279297f9
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-10 | MC Messages | This message applies to Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android.
Microsoft is updating its policies regarding the sharing of user location data to enhance privacy, improve data security, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards. To enhance transparency and user control, Teams will introduce a new location consent experience that gives users the choice of when and how Teams can use their location data [specifically, the SSID (service set identifier) and the BSSID (basic service set identifier)]. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by mid-April 2025. General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out late April 2025 and expect to complete by early May 2025. | Updated April 9, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
This message applies to Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android. Microsoft is updating its policies regarding the sharing of user location data to enhance privacy, improve data security, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards. To enhance transparency and user control, Teams will introduce a new location consent experience that gives users the choice of when and how Teams can use their location data [specifically, the SSID (service set identifier) and the BSSID (basic service set identifier)]. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late April (previously early April) and expect to complete by early May (previously mid-April). General Availability (GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early Mary 2025 (previously late April) and expect to complete by mid-May 2025 (previously early May). |
| 2025-04-10 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android: New location sharing settings for emergency calls and more | (Updated) Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android: New location sharing settings for emergency calls and more |
| 2025-04-10 | MC Last Updated | 03/26/2025 06:00:18 | 2025-04-09T20:14:08Z |
| 2025-04-10 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-04-10 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android is updating its location sharing settings to enhance privacy and security. Users will have new options to control location data usage for emergency calls, IT Admin Insights, and troubleshooting. The rollout will begin in April 2025, and organizations should educate users on these changes. | Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android is updating its location sharing settings to enhance privacy and security. Users will have new options to control location data usage for emergency calls, IT Admin Insights, and troubleshooting. The rollout will begin in late April 2025, and organizations should educate users on these changes. |
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