check before: 2025-09-15
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Copilot, Entra, Intune, Teams, Teams Premium, Windows
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Android, iOS, Mac, mobile, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Rolling out
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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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2025-08-23
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2025-11-12
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Screen Capture Restrictions
Users may be unable to capture important meeting content, leading to potential loss of information and decreased productivity.
- roles: Meeting Organizers, Participants
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490561
User Experience Degradation
Users on unsupported platforms will only have audio access, which may hinder their ability to engage fully in discussions and follow visual content.
- roles: Participants, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490561
Compliance and Data Access
The feature may restrict users' ability to capture or retain 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 Security Training for Organizers
With the introduction of the Prevent Screen Capture feature, there is an opportunity to provide targeted training for meeting organizers on how to effectively use this feature to protect sensitive information. This training can enhance user confidence and compliance in managing meeting security.
- next-steps: Develop training materials and schedule sessions for meeting organizers, focusing on the importance of data protection and how to enable the Prevent Screen Capture feature.
- roles: IT Administrators, Compliance Officers, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490561
Policy Update for Meeting Security
The implementation of the Prevent Screen Capture feature necessitates a review and update of internal policies regarding meeting security and data protection. This ensures that all employees are aware of the protocols to follow when conducting sensitive meetings.
- next-steps: Review existing meeting policies, incorporate guidelines on the use of the Prevent Screen Capture feature, and communicate changes to all staff.
- roles: Compliance Officers, HR Managers, IT Administrators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490561
Integration with Intune for Mobile Device Management
To ensure that the Prevent Screen Capture feature is effective on mobile devices, organizations should leverage Microsoft Intune for device enrollment and management. This integration will help maintain compliance and security across all devices used for meetings.
- next-steps: Assess current mobile device management practices, implement Intune for device enrollment, and ensure all mobile devices are compliant with security protocols related to Teams Premium features.
- roles: IT Administrators, Security Officers, Mobile Device Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490561
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-11-12 | MC prepare | https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490561 | Inform meeting organizers and security/compliance teams about the availability and purpose of this feature.
Review and update internal guidance for Teams Premium usage. Ensure mobile devices are Intune-enrolled to support screen capture prevention. Familiarize organizers with enabling the feature via Meeting Options. [Compliance considerations:] Does the change modify how users can access, export, delete, or correct their personal data within Microsoft 365 services (GDPR Data Subject Rights)?Yes. The feature restricts access to visual meeting content, which may impact how users capture or retain personal data shared during meetings. Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?Yes. The feature is enabled via Meeting Options by organizers and co-organizers. Admins can manage Teams Premium licensing and device enrollment via Entra ID. Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?Yes. Meeting organizers and co-organizers can enable or disable the feature per meeting. https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=490561 |
| 2025-11-12 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-11-12 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams Premium introduces a "Prevent screen capture" feature to block screenshots and recordings during meetings, enhancing confidentiality. Enabled by organizers via Meeting Options, it restricts capture differently across platforms, is off by default, and requires manual activation per meeting. Rollout begins mid-September 2025. | 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. |
| 2025-11-12 | MC Last Updated | 08/23/2025 00:41:23 | 2025-11-12T19:19:47Z |
| 2025-11-12 | MC Messages | 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. 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 mid-October 2025 and expect to complete by late October 2025. | 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). |
| 2025-11-12 | MC How Affect | When enabled, platform-specific behavior includes:
Windows desktop: Screenshots show a black rectangle around the meeting window, including pop-outs. Mac desktop: Captured content disappears, effectively hiding the meeting window and pop-outs. Android (phones and tablets): Screenshots and recordings are blocked. Users see a message indicating screen capture is restricted. Applies to key views such as stage, chat, participant list, notes, banners, Copilot panels, and more. iOS (phones and iPads): Screenshots and recordings are allowed, but live video (such as participant feeds) will not be captured. Profile pictures or static content will appear instead. Additional protections for more screens are planned for a future release. This feature is off by default and must be manually enabled per meeting. Screenshot - Meeting options with Prevent screen capture (default off). To enable it, please turn on the toggle: What you can do to prepare Inform meeting organizers and security/compliance teams about the availability and purpose of this feature. Review and update internal guidance for Teams Premium usage. Ensure mobile devices are Intune-enrolled to support screen capture prevention. Familiarize organizers with enabling the feature via Meeting Options. Compliance considerations Does the change modify how users can access, export, delete, or correct their personal data within Microsoft 365 services (GDPR Data Subject Rights)?Yes. The feature restricts access to visual meeting content, which may impact how users capture or retain personal data shared during meetings. Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?Yes. The feature is enabled via Meeting Options by organizers and co-organizers. Admins can manage Teams Premium licensing and device enrollment via Entra ID. Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?Yes. Meeting organizers and co-organizers can enable or disable the feature per meeting. | When enabled, platform-specific behavior includes:
Windows desktop: Screenshots show a black rectangle around the meeting window, including pop-outs. Android (phones and tablets): Screenshots and recordings are blocked. Users see a message indicating screen capture is restricted. Applies to key views such as stage, chat, participant list, notes, banners, Copilot panels, and more. All other platforms: Audio only mode. This feature is off by default and must be manually enabled per meeting. Screenshot - Meeting options with Prevent screen capture (default off). To enable it, please turn on the toggle |
| 2025-11-12 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Prevent screen capture (Premium feature) | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Prevent screen capture (Premium feature) |
| 2025-11-12 | MC End Time | 03/31/2026 09:00:00 | 2025-12-31T08:00:00Z |
| 2025-09-23 | MC Feature Status | Feature Rollout Status Not Supported | |
| 2025-09-20 | MC Feature Ring | Standard Release, Targeted Release | |
| 2025-09-20 | MC Feature Status | Feature Rollout Status Not Supported |
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