Security· August 18, 2026 at 12:05 p.m.
Microsoft Delays Removal of Profanity Filter in Teams for Government Users
Key takeaways
- Microsoft's profanity filter in Teams for government users is being delayed
- The delay extends until the end of August
- The filter replaces offensive words with asterisks
Microsoft has announced a delay in removing its profanity filter in Teams for government users, extending the wait until the end of August. The initial plan was to disable the filter by default in June. The filter, which replaces offensive words with asterisks, is a user-level preference and was introduced in 2023. Microsoft had earlier decided to disable the filter by default to align with regional regulatory requirements, including the EU. However, for Government Community Cloud (GCC), GCC High, and Department of Defense users, the change has been delayed by a month.
