3.7 Ensure 'Disable synchronization of data with Google' is set to 'Enabled'

Information

Google Chrome can synchronize browser data using Google-hosted synchronization services. Examples of synced data include, but are not limited to, history and favorites.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled (1)

NOTE: if your organization allows synchronization of data with Google, then disabling this setting will synchronize saved passwords with Google.

Rationale:

Browser data shall not be synchronized into the Google Cloud.

Impact:

If this setting is enabled, browser data will no longer sync with Google across devices/platforms, allowing users to pick up where they left off.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via Group Policy, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Google\Google Chrome\Disable synchronization of data with Google

Default Value:

Unset (Same as Disabled, but user can change)

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/8691

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|SI-8, CSCv7|4.8

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