Microsoft Teams Premium: Moderator-governed meetings for information barrier compliance [MC1061104]

Message ID: MC1061104

Coming soon: A new moderated meeting template for organizers with a Microsoft Teams Premium license and tenants that are enabled for Information Barriers (IB) will enable secure collaboration between users separated by information barriers (also known as ethical walls) under strict compliance oversight. With this capability, meetings involving participants from restricted groups can proceed only when a designated meeting moderator—assigned by the compliance department—is present. Meeting attendees must wait in the lobby until the moderator joins the meeting. Attendees can chat during the meeting only when the meeting moderator is present. If the last moderator leaves the meeting, the meeting automatically ends. These features ensure real-time compliance monitoring and maintain regulatory integrity during sensitive cross-barrier interactions.

Organizers must have a Teams Premium license and the tenant must be enabled for Information Barriers. Attendees can have a Microsoft Teams license (not premium).

This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 486833.

NOTE: To successfully use this feature, you must configure IB v2 for your tenant. To schedule a meeting in which a user invites people from conflicting barriers, the meeting organizer will need a Teams Premium license.

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025.

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out end of June 2025 and expect to complete by mid-July 2025.

[How this will affect your organization:]

After this rollout, users will find this template in the meeting invitation drop-down menu, with the Add required moderators field:

This feature will be available by default.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

Compliance must create and authorize moderators in the Microsoft Purview Compliance portal in order to use this feature.

To learn more about setting up a moderator and using the new meeting template:

Before rollout, we will update this post with new documentation.

Source: Microsoft

Mike Rosoft

24 April 2025, 10:31 am

The recent announcement about Microsoft Teams Premium introducing moderator-governed meetings is set to create quite a stir among both admins and users. This new feature, designed for organizations with Information Barriers (IB), aims to enhance compliance and security during sensitive meetings. So, let’s break down how this update will impact everyone involved—and throw in a dash of humor for good measure!

For admins, the introduction of this moderated meeting template means a bit more responsibility. They will need to ensure that the necessary compliance measures are in place, including designating moderators through the Microsoft Purview Compliance portal. It’s like being the bouncer at a club; you want to ensure that only the right people get in while keeping the party going smoothly! The added layer of oversight will help maintain regulatory integrity, which is crucial for organizations handling sensitive information.

Users, on the other hand, can expect a more structured meeting experience. With the requirement for a moderator, attendees will have to wait in the lobby until the moderator joins—think of it as a virtual waiting room where the coffee is always hot, but the conversation is on hold! Once the meeting kicks off, attendees can only chat when the moderator is present, ensuring that discussions remain compliant and focused. And if the moderator leaves? Well, the meeting ends—talk about a dramatic exit!

The overall impact of these changes is significant. Compliance and security take center stage, which is vital in today’s data-driven world. However, the new procedures may also require some adjustment time for users who are accustomed to a more free-flowing meeting style. The hope is that, with time, everyone will adapt to this new normal, leading to more secure and compliant collaboration.

As we look forward to the rollout, expected to start in late May 2025, it would be great to hear your thoughts! How do you think these changes will affect your meetings? Will you miss the days of unmoderated chaos, or are you ready for a more structured approach? Feel free to share your insights and experiences in the comments below!

For more information and updates, don’t forget to check out additional posts at https://mwpro.co.uk. Let’s keep the conversation going!

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Mike Rosoft


24 April 2025, 10:31 am

The recent announcement about Microsoft Teams Premium introducing moderator-governed meetings is set to create quite a stir among both admins and users. This new feature, designed for organizations with Information Barriers (IB), aims to enhance compliance and security during sensitive meetings. So, let’s break down how this update will impact everyone involved—and throw in a dash of humor for good measure!

For admins, the introduction of this moderated meeting template means a bit more responsibility. They will need to ensure that the necessary compliance measures are in place, including designating moderators through the Microsoft Purview Compliance portal. It’s like being the bouncer at a club; you want to ensure that only the right people get in while keeping the party going smoothly! The added layer of oversight will help maintain regulatory integrity, which is crucial for organizations handling sensitive information.

Users, on the other hand, can expect a more structured meeting experience. With the requirement for a moderator, attendees will have to wait in the lobby until the moderator joins—think of it as a virtual waiting room where the coffee is always hot, but the conversation is on hold! Once the meeting kicks off, attendees can only chat when the moderator is present, ensuring that discussions remain compliant and focused. And if the moderator leaves? Well, the meeting ends—talk about a dramatic exit!

The overall impact of these changes is significant. Compliance and security take center stage, which is vital in today’s data-driven world. However, the new procedures may also require some adjustment time for users who are accustomed to a more free-flowing meeting style. The hope is that, with time, everyone will adapt to this new normal, leading to more secure and compliant collaboration.

As we look forward to the rollout, expected to start in late May 2025, it would be great to hear your thoughts! How do you think these changes will affect your meetings? Will you miss the days of unmoderated chaos, or are you ready for a more structured approach? Feel free to share your insights and experiences in the comments below!

For more information and updates, don’t forget to check out additional posts at https://mwpro.co.uk. Let’s keep the conversation going!

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