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Microsoft Teams: Automatic removal of EXIF data from shared images

Why it matters: Retirement / removal — plan migration

Teams will automatically remove hidden metadata (EXIF) from images shared in conversations. This privacy protection helps prevent sensitive information such as photo location and device details from being shared without your knowledge.

Target February CY2026Cloud Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoDPlatform DesktopSource updated 2026-01-30

Affected: Microsoft Teams

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