Information
This policy setting turns off the location feature for the computer.
The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.
Rationale:
This setting affects the location feature (e.g. GPS or other location tracking). From a security perspective, it's not a good idea to reveal your location to software in most cases, but there are legitimate uses, such as mapping software. However, they should not be used in high security environments.
Impact:
The location feature is turned off, and all programs on the computer are prevented from using location information from the location feature.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration, set the following Device Configuration Policy to 'Enabled':
To access the Device Configuration Policy from the Intune Home page:
Click Devices
Click Configuration profiles
Click Create profile
Select the platform (Windows 10 and later)
Select the profile (Custom)
Click Create
Enter a Name
Click Next
Configure the following Setting
Name: <Enter name>
Description: <Enter Description>
OMA-URI: ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/System/AllowLocation
Data type: Integer
Value: 1
Select OK
Continue through the Wizard to complete the creation of the profile (profile assignments, applicability etc.)
Note: More than one configuration setting from each of the Configuration profiles (ex: Administrative Templates, Custom etc.) can be added to each Device Configuration Policy.
Default Value:
Disabled. (Programs on the computer are permitted to use location information from the location feature.)