Security News > 2021 > June > Microsoft Teams calls are getting end-to-end encryption in July
Microsoft Teams is getting better security and privacy next month with the addition of end-to-end encrypted 1:1 voice calls.
While Microsoft Teams already encrypts data at rest and in transit, it allows administrators to configure automatic recording and transcription of voice calls.
Due to this, Microsoft Teams calls are not suitable for sharing very sensitive information that should remain private between two individuals.
Starting in July, Microsoft Teams is getting end-to-end encryption for 1:1 VoIP calls so that their discussions remain entirely private.
"Teams will support an option to use end-to-end encryption for ad hoc 1:1 Teams VoIP calls, providing an additional option for conducting sensitive online conversations," Microsoft revealed today in the Microsoft 365 roadmap.
When end-to-end encryption is enabled, certain Microsoft Teams features will no longer be available, such as recording and transcription.
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