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Information shared with Bing in Search must be configured to the most restrictive setting. (Windows 8.1)
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-43242 | WN08-CC-000142 | SV-55995r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Various levels of information can be shared with Bing in Search, to include user information and location. Configuring this setting prevents users from selecting the level of information shared and enables the most restrictive selection. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-11-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-49272r3_chk ) |
|---|
| This requirement is NA for the initial release of Windows 8. It is applicable to Windows 8.1. Verify the registry value below. If it does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search\ Value Name: ConnectedSearchPrivacy Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 3 |
| Fix Text (F-48834r2_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is NA for the initial release of Windows 8. It is applicable to Windows 8.1. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Search -> "Set what information is shared in Search" to "Enabled" with "Anonymous" selected in "Type of Information". |