Team chat platforms see all your workplace communications, files, and collaboration patterns. This data reveals business strategies and team dynamics.
Side-by-side comparison of privacy scores across major team chat services.
| Service | Score | Grade | Key Privacy Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
S
Slack
Best in Category
|
58 | C+ | Message content accessible to workspace admins | View Review → |
|
M
Microsoft Teams
|
50 | C | Integrated with Microsoft 365 telemetry | View Review → |
|
D
Discord
|
45 | C- | Server messages retained for moderation | View Review → |
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G
Google Chat
Lowest in Category
|
40 | C- | Messages analyzed for Google Workspace features | View Review → |
All messages retained and searchable by admins.
Shared files stored and potentially analyzed.
Online status and activity patterns monitored.
Connected apps receive message and file access.
We also analyze team chat terms of service for consumer fairness issues like billing, cancellation, and liability.
View ToS Watchdog Team Chat →Click through for complete privacy analysis of each service.
If you're worried about how these services are using your data, or need help understanding your rights under privacy laws, I can help.