TMA-ANDROID-2.3
Ensure 'Web and App Activity' is set to 'Disabled'
Description
Disable linking of web and app activity to your account when you are logged out. The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled. Note: This setting is applicable only for Google Pixel line of devices.
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 Web & App Activity setting is Disabled: phone's Settings app > Privacy > Advanced > Activity Controls > Verify that Web & App Activity setting is Disabled.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the below steps to disable Web & App Activity setting: phone's Settings app > Privacy > Advanced > Activity Controls > Toggle Web & App Activity setting to OFF position.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- androidgoogle-account-privacy
- Reference
- CIS Google Android Benchmark v1.6.0 - 2.3 Ensure 'Web and App Activity' is set to 'Disabled'