Microsoft Teams: In-meeting Chat, Copilot, and Notes panes can be popped out from the meeting window

🚨 The Signal: Microsoft Teams meetings now allow popping out chat, Copilot, and notes panes. This change could increase data visibility on screens, potentially exposing sensitive information to unauthorised viewers in shared physical environments.

The Impact

All users are affected, with a low security risk of inadvertent data exposure in shared physical spaces.

• End-users: Risk of sensitive data being visible on screens in public or shared spaces.
• Security Teams: Need to reinforce physical security awareness regarding screen visibility.
• Organisations: Potential for minor compliance risk if sensitive data is inadvertently exposed.

The Action

1. Review and update physical security policies regarding screen visibility in shared workspaces.
2. Communicate best practices to users on managing screen content, especially when using pop-out features.
3. Educate users on the risks of displaying sensitive information in public or shared environments.

Domain: Teams · Impact: low · Workload: Teams