Set what information is shared in SearchID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:81002 | Date: (C)2022-06-06 (M)2023-11-10 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting allows you to control what information is shared with Bing in Search.
If you enable this policy setting, you can specify one of four settings, which users wont be able to change:
-User info and location: Share a users search history, some Microsoft account info, and specific location to personalize their search and other Microsoft experiences.
-User info only: Share a users search history and some Microsoft account info to personalize their search and other Microsoft experiences.
-Anonymous info: Share usage information but dont share search history, Microsoft account info or specific location.
If you disable or dont configure this policy setting, users can choose what information is shared in Search.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organizations requirements.
Potential Impact:
A users search history and/or location will not be shared.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Search\Set what information is shared in Search
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search!ConnectedSearchPrivacy
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |