Details
This policy setting enables Microsoft translation services on Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Edge offers translation functionality to the user by showing an integrated translate flyout when appropriate, and a translate option on the right-click context menu.
The recommended setting is Disabled.
Rationale:
Data should not be shared with 3rd party vendors in an enterprise managed environment. Enabling this service could potentially allow sensitive information to be sent to a 3rd party for translation.
Impact:
The translate feature will not be available for users.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Disabled
Computer ConfigurationPoliciesAdministrative TemplatesMicrosoft EdgeEnable Translate
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:
Not Configured.
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.