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1.84 (L1) Ensure 'Disable synchronization of data using Microsoft sync services' is set to 'Enabled'

Information

This policy setting controls whether data synchronization with Microsoft sync services is allowed as well as whether the sync consent prompt appears to users. Examples of synced data include, but are not limited to, history and favorites.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Data should not be shared with third-party vendors in an enterprise-managed environment.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via configuration profiles, set the following Settings Catalog path to Enabled :

Microsoft Edge\Disable synchronization of data using Microsoft sync services

Impact:

Users will be unable to sync data with Microsoft, the prompt for sync consent will also be hidden from the user.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/24642

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6b.

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 220320b0bbaa040c34e9b5365c6dbac1fe544337eac412bbe791dadc73ebf4bf