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Teams tracks your every move via Wi-Fi!
8 Dec
Summary
- Teams will auto-update user location via Wi-Fi in Feb 2026.
- Admins can enable this feature, requiring end-user opt-in.
- Concerns raised over employee monitoring and privacy.
Microsoft Teams is set to roll out a controversial new feature in February 2026 that will automatically update users' work locations by detecting their Wi-Fi connections. This development, detailed on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, aims to reflect the building employees are working from, though it will be disabled by default and require both tenant administrator enablement and end-user opt-in.
The implications of this automatic location tracking are far-reaching. It will allow colleagues and potentially employers to know everyone's real-time physical location within the office, simplifying impromptu meetings but potentially eliminating private work zones. This raises concerns about employees being unable to work undisturbed.
Above all, privacy advocates and employees are worried this feature could be exploited for enhanced employee monitoring. Questions arise about tracking adherence to hybrid work schedules, detecting frequent remote work, and even monitoring arrival times for punctuality. The feature is slated for a global rollout on Windows and macOS.
