Google Android
TMA-ANDROID-3.2
Ensure 'Location' is set to 'Enabled'
LowLevel 1Manual reviewandroid
Description
This setting controls if a site asks before accessing the location. The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.
How it is checked
Audit method: Manual review
This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.
Follow the below steps to verify that Location is Enabled: Chrome Icon > Menu Icon > Settings > Site settings > Verify that Location displays Ask first.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the below steps to Enable the Location permission request: Chrome Icon > Menu Icon > Settings > Site settings > Location > Toggle to the ON position.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- androidchrome
- Reference
- CIS Google Android Benchmark v1.6.0 - 3.2 Ensure 'Location' is set to 'Enabled'