Microsoft Teams Excessive Permission Requests Raise Privacy Concerns
Employees required to use Microsoft Teams for work object to its requests for sensitive device permissions including location data, raising concerns about employer surveillance. Unlike personal app choices, enterprise software mandates remove user agency over privacy. Growing regulatory scrutiny of workplace monitoring creates long-term market pressure.
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