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Jun 15, 2026
Microsoft Teams will auto-detect when you’re at the office via Wi-Fi, roll out confirmed, but you can opt-out
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Microsoft is rolling out a feature that lets organizations track when employees are at the office via Wi-Fi using Microsoft Teams. The feature, called "Workplace check-in," works when an organization uses Microsoft Teams and has configured Microsoft Places. It detects when a user connects to the company's Wi-Fi and flags their location, but it's not real-time location tracking. The feature won't be enabled by default, and users can opt-out. Microsoft initially delayed the rollout due to privacy concerns, but is now moving forward with the feature, giving users control over the integration. The rollout is tied to organizations using Microsoft Places.
💡 Why It Matters
- · Microsoft's decision to roll out this feature despite initial backlash raises questions about employee privacy and trust.
- · By giving organizations the ability to track employee locations, Microsoft is walking a fine line between facilitating workplace coordination and potentially enabling surveillance.
