‘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
Connectivity
Skype brings together people from different places for Business, and you can connect anywhere with your employees or colleagues for work.
Zero Travel Expense
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.
More of Opportunities
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.
Privacy and Corroboration
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 Requirement of more Resources
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.
High Network Quality
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.
Impact on Working of the Business
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:
Enter your ID and Password to login to your Skype account.
In the ‘Contacts List,’ select the ‘Relationship Tab.’
From here, right-click on your contact and set ‘Privacy Relationship.’
Put down your location settings and hide them right under your name.
Click and enable ‘Privacy’ mode.
Block whosoever you want to, from the contacts.
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:
Tap on the ‘Gear’ icon and select ‘Tools’ from the list.
Select ‘Options’ and an options dialog box will appear.
Click the ‘Status’ button.
You’ll have to choose between the two options which appear next. They are:
‘I want everyone to be able to see my presence regardless of system settings.’
and
‘I want the system administrator to decide.’
Change your settings to ‘Do Not Disturb’ if you want no-one to reach you.
Another setting to prevent your contacts from reaching you via phone in Skype for business is:
Go to your ‘Contacts’ list.
Right-click on the contact name and tap ‘Change Privacy Relationship.’
Click on the ‘Blocked Contacts.’
Source : Businesses can Use Skype.
