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    In general, it is possible to record and/or transcribe Teams calls.

    The participant’s consent is given during the meeting itself. To communicate the procedure in advance, the Privacy Notice below will be attached to every invitation in the future.

    This informs participants prior to a Teams call about the possibility of a recording and/or a transcription and explains the consent process.

    As soon as the call is recorded and/or transcribed, all participants are automatically muted and, if applicable, their cameras are disabled. 

    Additionally, the following notice appears for all participants:

    • Transcription
      “Transcription has begun. You can activate your microphone to give consent for the transcription of your contribution."
      Data protection statement
    •  Recording
      “Recording has begun. You can activate your microphone and/or camera to give your consent to the recording of your contribution and/or your image."
      Data protection statement
    • Alternative
      “Recording has begun. You can virtually raise your hand so that an administrator can activate your microphone and/or camera and thereby give consent for the recording of your contribution and/or your image."
      Data protection statement

    Privacy Notice 

    • The Teams meeting may be recorded and/or transcribed.
    • A corresponding notice will appear and the microphone and/or camera will be disabled.
    • By enabling the microphone and/or camera, or by asking the administrator to do so by virtually raising your hand, you consent to the recording and/or transcription of your contribution and/or camera image.
    • For more information about your data protection rights, please see Data protection statement.
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