TMA-ANDROID-2.7
Ensure 'YouTube Watch History' is set to 'Disabled'
Description
Disable storing YouTube Watch History to a user account. 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 YouTube Watch History setting is Disabled: phone's Settings app > Privacy > Advanced > Activity Controls > Verify that YouTube Watch History is Disabled.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the below steps to disable YouTube Watch History setting: phone's Settings app > Privacy > Advanced > Activity Controls > Toggle YouTube Watch History setting to OFF position.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- androidgoogle-account-privacy
- Reference
- CIS Google Android Benchmark v1.6.0 - 2.7 Ensure 'YouTube Watch History' is set to 'Disabled'