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Microsoft Teams

Microsoft's cloud-based collaboration platform included in Microsoft 365, combining chat, video conferencing, file sharing, and integrated applications for workplace communication.

Also known asTeams collaborationTeams platform

In plain English

Microsoft Teams is the primary collaboration hub for most Microsoft 365 organisations. Chat messages, meeting recordings, shared files, and third-party app integrations all live in Teams — making it a significant data governance concern. DLP policies, sensitivity labels, and Defender for Office 365 all extend their protection into Teams to prevent sensitive data exposure through chat or file sharing.

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