Can I display policy updates in my Teams channel via RSS feed? - Legacy Interface

Issue/Objective

Display policy updates and comments in a chat channel via RSS feed

Environment

PolicyStat, Microsoft Teams

Procedure/Resolution

Click to view these steps in the new PolicyStat interface.

Microsoft Teams supports RSS feeds which allow you to get updates on policies without needing to login to PolicyStat.

To add an RSS feed:

1. Locate and open the policy or report for which you want updates.
   • PolicyStat offers RSS feeds for the following options:
     • Active Policy
     • Recently Revised
     • Due for Review
     • User Management
     • Updated Documents
     • Notifications
2. Click the RSS feed in the header next to the policy or report title.
3. Copy the URL in your browser's address bar.
   • Right-click and select Copy or use Ctrl+V on your keyboard to copy the highlighted text.
4. Create a channel in Teams that will display your policy updates, if necessary.
5. Click the three dots (. . .) next to the channel name to open the More options menu.
6. Click Connectors in the menu that appears.
7. Locate RSS in the list and click the Add button.
   • If RSS is already connected, the button will display Configure instead.
8. Enter a name for the RSS feed.
   
9. Paste the URL you copied into the Address for RSS Feed field.
10. Use the Digest Frequency dropdown menu to select how frequently you would like the feed to check for updates.
11. Click the Save button.
12. The feed will now display in your Teams channel.

Additional Information

Accessing RSS requires elevated permissions in PolicyStat. The following permissions have access:

• Can Create/Edit
• Can Create/Edit/Manage
• Can Create/Edit/Manage/Override
• Can Administer Site
• Policy Owner