TMA-ANDROID-3.6
Ensure 'Do Not Track' is set to 'Enabled'
Description
When browsing the web on computers or Android devices, users can request websites not to collect or track browsing data. The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled. Note: Chrome doesn't provide details of which websites and web services respect Do Not Track requests and how websites interpret them.
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 Do Not Track is Enabled: Chrome Icon > Menu Icon > Settings > Privacy > Do Not Track > Verify that Do Not Track toggle is on.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the below steps to Enabled the Do Not Track feature: Chrome Icon > Menu Icon > Settings > Privacy > Do Not Track > Toggle the Do Not Track to the ON position.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- androidchrome
- Reference
- CIS Google Android Benchmark v1.6.0 - 3.6 Ensure 'Do Not Track' is set to 'Enabled'