Details
This policy setting controls whether users are able to import payment information from another browser into Microsoft Edge as well as whether payment information is imported on first use.
The recommended state for this setting is Disabled.
Rationale:
Having payment information automatically imported or allowing users to import payment data from another browser into Microsoft Edge could allow for sensitive data to be imported into Edge.
Impact:
Users will be unable to perform a payment information import from other browsers into Microsoft Edge.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled
Computer ConfigurationPoliciesAdministrative TemplatesMicrosoft EdgeAllow importing of payment info
Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template MSEdge.admx/adml that can be downloaded from Microsoft here.
Default Value:
Payment info is imported at first run, and users can choose whether to import it manually during later browsing sessions.
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Configuration Management.This control applies to the following type of system Windows.