check before: 2024-10-27
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Teams
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
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Details:
Summary:
The "WatermarkWithDisplayNameAndIP" value for Teams meeting policy will retire on October 27, 2024. Organizations using it should note that only "WatermarkWithDisplayName" and "JoinWithAudioOnly" will be supported thereafter. No action is required, but admins should update documentation and inform their teams.
Details:
We will retire the Microsoft PowerShell command value WatermarkWithDisplayNameAndIP for WatermarkForAnonymousUsers for the Microsoft Teams meeting policy on October 27, 2024. We will continue to support the values WatermarkWithDisplayName (the default value) and JoinWithAudioOnly.
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Created:
2024-09-28
updated:
2024-09-28
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summary for non-techies**
Starting October 27, 2024, Microsoft Teams will no longer support the "WatermarkWithDisplayNameAndIP" setting in its meeting policies, requiring organizations to switch to either "WatermarkWithDisplayName" or "JoinWithAudioOnly."
Direct effects for Operations**
Loss of WatermarkWithDisplayNameAndIP functionality
Organizations relying on the WatermarkWithDisplayNameAndIP for anonymous users will lose this functionality, potentially affecting security and privacy during meetings.
- roles: IT Admin, Compliance Officer
- references: https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MicrosoftTeams/6.5.0
Increased risk of unauthorized access
Without the watermark feature, there may be an increased risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information shared during meetings.
- roles: Security Officer, IT Admin
- references: https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MicrosoftTeams/6.5.0
User confusion and frustration
Users may experience confusion if they are not informed about the change, leading to frustration when they encounter errors related to the retired feature.
- roles: End User, IT Support
- references: https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MicrosoftTeams/6.5.0
Documentation and training updates required
Admins will need to update documentation and potentially retrain users on the new watermark settings, which can be time-consuming.
- roles: IT Admin, Training Coordinator
- references: https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MicrosoftTeams/6.5.0
Potential for increased support tickets
The change may lead to an increase in support tickets as users encounter issues related to the retired feature without prior notice.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MicrosoftTeams/6.5.0
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