Microsoft Teams to Automatically Share Employee Location via Office WiFi
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for Teams that detects when employees connect to corporate WiFi and updates their work location accordingly. The change, set to begin in December, has sparked debate over workplace privacy and the balance between transparency and surveillance. Critics warn it could lead to awkward conversations and reduced flexibility for remote and in-office workers alike.
New Location Tracking Feature Sparks Concerns
Microsoft Teams is introducing automatic location updates for employees when they connect to their organization’s WiFi, according to reports. The feature, spotted in a Microsoft 365 Roadmap update, will set a user’s work location to reflect the building they are in, potentially ending the locational anonymity that virtual backgrounds provided during video calls.
