TMA-ANDROID-2.8
Ensure 'Google Location History' is set to 'Disabled'
Description
Disable storing device location history. 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 Google Location History setting is Disabled: phone's Settings app > Privacy > Advanced > Activity Controls > Verify that Google Location History setting is turned OFF.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the below steps to disable Google Location History setting: phone's Settings app > Privacy > Advanced > Activity Controls > Toggle Google Location History setting to OFF position.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- androidgoogle-account-privacy
- Reference
- CIS Google Android Benchmark v1.6.0 - 2.8 Ensure 'Google Location History' is set to 'Disabled'