‘Contact Privacy Relationship’ is a setting in Skype, which lets you control the information that should be visible to others. This feature form groups for you based on your relationships with people – for example, colleagues, family, friends, etc.
While Skype is a popular platform, it has some advantages and disadvantages, which are essential to mention.
The Advantages of Skype for Business
Skype brings together people from different places for Business, and you can connect anywhere with your employees or colleagues for work.
As Skype is an alternative for face-to-face meetings, it cuts down travel expenses as it provides an excellent video conferencing experience. You can conduct a meeting from anywhere on any device.
Quick decision making and work generate more revenue in a business. Thus, it is an efficient way to get in touch with colleagues for activities like sale, purchase, etc.
Security and Privacy is the topmost priority of any business and to make sure of it, the authentication process is lead to avoid any unnecessary joining.
The Disadvantages of Skype for Business
The use of Skype requires devices that could support the application, which means Laptops with Webcams and Microphones. Not everyone could afford the same, which makes it a drawback.
The use of Skype demands high network quality for high definition video quality. This is another drawback as network quality is not always rapid and available.
While your business is working via Skype i.e., Video conferencing, it somewhere affects the quality as work relationships get confused about reporting and hierarchy.
Now, let’s get to know about the ‘Block’ feature in Skype:
Blocking Someone on Skype for Business
Whenever you add someone to your skype account, by default, the contact lands up in the colleague’s category. A little information could be seen by this relationship, while, on the other hand, the‘workgroup’ category can see a little more detailed information. Thus, to block someone on Skype for business, follow the steps mentioned below:
Whenever you log in to your Skype for business, the location automatically gets updated. To hide the location next time, go through the process above, and your location will not long appear to others.
Enabling ‘Privacy Mode’
The contacts in which you block will no longer be able to access your information or location, but this is not the same for your other contacts. To change the settings and to enable the ‘Privacy Mode,’ follow the steps below:
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Even though you block your contacts, your name and e-mail will still be visible to them.
