Mozilla › Firefox
Tracking Protection (Moved)
Supported on Firefox 60 or later, Firefox 60 ESR or later
Shown as of 3.9, 9 May 2022. See it in the latest templates.
What it does
If this policy is not configured, tracking protection is not enabled by default in the browser but it is enabled by default in private browsing and the user can change it. If this policy is disabled, tracking protection is disabled and locked in both the browser and private browsing. If this policy is enabled, private browsing is enabled by default in both the browser and private browsing and you can choose whether or not to prevent the user from changing it.
What it writes
- Hive
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE or HKEY_CURRENT_USER
- Registry key
Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection- Value name
Value- When enabled
- DWORD 1
- When disabled
- DWORD 0
Options
| Option | Type | Registry value | Allowed values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don't allow tracking protection preferences to be changed. | Checkbox | Locked |
On (1) or off (0) |
| Block cryptomining scripts. | Checkbox | Cryptomining |
On (1) or off (0) |
| Block fingerprinting scripts. | Checkbox | Fingerprinting |
On (1) or off (0) |
| Exceptions | List of values | Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection\ExceptionsLocked |
Any |
Configure and deploy
Choose a state and the option values; the output below is generated from the template for exactly that.
Enabled · Computer · template defaults
Registry file (.reg)
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection\Exceptions]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection]
"Cryptomining"=dword:00000001
"Fingerprinting"=dword:00000001
"Locked"=dword:00000001
"Value"=dword:00000001
PowerShell
$ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop'
function Set-RegistryValue {
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Path,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Name,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $PropertyType,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][object] $Value
)
if (-not (Test-Path -LiteralPath $Path)) {
New-Item -Path $Path -Force | Out-Null
}
New-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $Path -Name $Name -PropertyType $PropertyType -Value $Value -Force | Out-Null
}
function Remove-RegistryValue {
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Path,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Name
)
if (Test-Path -LiteralPath $Path) {
Remove-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $Path -Name $Name -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
}
function Clear-RegistryKeyValues {
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Path
)
if (-not (Test-Path -LiteralPath $Path)) {
return
}
foreach ($propertyName in (Get-Item -LiteralPath $Path).Property) {
Remove-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $Path -Name $propertyName -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
}
# Policy: Tracking Protection (Moved)
# Name: TrackingProtection
# Scope: Machine
# State: Enabled
# Source: firefox.admx
Set-RegistryValue -Path 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection' -Name 'Value' -PropertyType 'DWord' -Value 1
Set-RegistryValue -Path 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection' -Name 'Locked' -PropertyType 'DWord' -Value 1
Set-RegistryValue -Path 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection' -Name 'Cryptomining' -PropertyType 'DWord' -Value 1
Set-RegistryValue -Path 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection' -Name 'Fingerprinting' -PropertyType 'DWord' -Value 1
Clear-RegistryKeyValues -Path 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection\Exceptions'
- The OMA-URI is an inferred ADMX-backed Policy CSP candidate derived from the source ADMX file name and policy name.
- Some Microsoft policies use built-in Policy CSP pages whose area names don't match the ADMX file name, so verify the candidate against Microsoft Learn before deployment.
- The generated payload is incomplete because one or more ADMX element values were not supplied: TrackingProtectionLocked, Cryptomining, Fingerprinting, TrackingProtection_Exceptions
ADMX profile candidate (OMA-URI)
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_firefox/TrackingProtectionIntune remediation scripts
Detection
$ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop'
$reasons = [System.Collections.Generic.List[string]]::new()
function Test-RegistryValueExists {
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Path,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Name
)
if (-not (Test-Path -LiteralPath $Path)) {
return $false
}
return $null -ne (Get-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $Path -Name $Name -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)
}
function Test-RegistryValueEquals {
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Path,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Name,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Kind,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][object] $Expected
)
if (-not (Test-Path -LiteralPath $Path)) {
return $false
}
$valueObject = Get-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $Path -Name $Name -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
if ($null -eq $valueObject) {
return $false
}
$actual = $valueObject.$Name
switch ($Kind) {
'String' { return [string]$actual -ceq [string]$Expected }
'ExpandString' { return [string]$actual -ceq [string]$Expected }
'DWord' { return [uint32]$actual -eq [uint32]$Expected }
'QWord' { return [uint64]$actual -eq [uint64]$Expected }
'MultiString' {
$actualArray = @($actual)
$expectedArray = @($Expected)
if ($actualArray.Count -ne $expectedArray.Count) { return $false }
for ($index = 0; $index -lt $actualArray.Count; $index++) {
if ([string]$actualArray[$index] -cne [string]$expectedArray[$index]) { return $false }
}
return $true
}
'Binary' {
$actualArray = [byte[]]$actual
$expectedArray = [byte[]]$Expected
if ($actualArray.Length -ne $expectedArray.Length) { return $false }
for ($index = 0; $index -lt $actualArray.Length; $index++) {
if ($actualArray[$index] -ne $expectedArray[$index]) { return $false }
}
return $true
}
default { return [string]$actual -ceq [string]$Expected }
}
}
# Policy: Tracking Protection (Moved)
# Name: TrackingProtection
# Scope: Machine
# State: Enabled
# Source: firefox.admx
$isMatch = Test-RegistryValueEquals -Path 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection' -Name 'Value' -Kind 'DWord' -Expected 1
if (-not $isMatch) {
$reasons.Add('Value mismatch: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection\Value') | Out-Null
}
$isMatch = Test-RegistryValueEquals -Path 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection' -Name 'Locked' -Kind 'DWord' -Expected 1
if (-not $isMatch) {
$reasons.Add('Value mismatch: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection\Locked') | Out-Null
}
$isMatch = Test-RegistryValueEquals -Path 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection' -Name 'Cryptomining' -Kind 'DWord' -Expected 1
if (-not $isMatch) {
$reasons.Add('Value mismatch: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection\Cryptomining') | Out-Null
}
$isMatch = Test-RegistryValueEquals -Path 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection' -Name 'Fingerprinting' -Kind 'DWord' -Expected 1
if (-not $isMatch) {
$reasons.Add('Value mismatch: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection\Fingerprinting') | Out-Null
}
$keyPath = 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection\Exceptions'
if (Test-Path -LiteralPath $keyPath) {
$propertyNames = (Get-Item -LiteralPath $keyPath).Property
if ($propertyNames.Count -gt 0) {
$reasons.Add('Key should be empty: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection\Exceptions') | Out-Null
}
}
if ($reasons.Count -eq 0) {
Write-Output 'Compliant'
exit 0
}
$reasons | ForEach-Object { Write-Output $_ }
exit 1
Remediation
$ErrorActionPreference = 'Stop'
function Set-RegistryValue {
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Path,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Name,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $PropertyType,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][object] $Value
)
if (-not (Test-Path -LiteralPath $Path)) {
New-Item -Path $Path -Force | Out-Null
}
New-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $Path -Name $Name -PropertyType $PropertyType -Value $Value -Force | Out-Null
}
function Remove-RegistryValue {
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Path,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Name
)
if (Test-Path -LiteralPath $Path) {
Remove-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $Path -Name $Name -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
}
function Clear-RegistryKeyValues {
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string] $Path
)
if (-not (Test-Path -LiteralPath $Path)) {
return
}
foreach ($propertyName in (Get-Item -LiteralPath $Path).Property) {
Remove-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $Path -Name $propertyName -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
}
# Policy: Tracking Protection (Moved)
# Name: TrackingProtection
# Scope: Machine
# State: Enabled
# Source: firefox.admx
Set-RegistryValue -Path 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection' -Name 'Value' -PropertyType 'DWord' -Value 1
Set-RegistryValue -Path 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection' -Name 'Locked' -PropertyType 'DWord' -Value 1
Set-RegistryValue -Path 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection' -Name 'Cryptomining' -PropertyType 'DWord' -Value 1
Set-RegistryValue -Path 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection' -Name 'Fingerprinting' -PropertyType 'DWord' -Value 1
Clear-RegistryKeyValues -Path 'Registry::HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection\Exceptions'
History 93 retained releases
- 3.102 Jun 2022
- Removed from the templates.
- 3.79 Mar 2022
- Translations changed; choose a language above to compare its wording.
- 3.48 Dec 2021
- Translations changed; choose a language above to compare its wording.
- 2.1019 Apr 2021
- Translations changed; choose a language above to compare its wording.
- 2.823 Feb 2021
- Translations changed; choose a language above to compare its wording.
- 1.174 Jun 2020
- Translations changed; choose a language above to compare its wording.
- 1.165 May 2020
- Translations changed; choose a language above to compare its wording.
- 1.158 Apr 2020
- Translations changed; choose a language above to compare its wording.
- 1.1410 Mar 2020
- Renamed Tracking Protection[added: (Moved)]
- 1.1326 Feb 2020
- New option [added: Exceptions (TrackingProtection_Exceptions)]
- Editor controls or their defaults changed.
- 1.113 Dec 2019
- Translations changed; choose a language above to compare its wording.
- 1.1023 Oct 2019
- New option [added: Block cryptomining scripts. (Cryptomining)]
- New option [added: Block fingerprinting scripts. (Fingerprinting)]
- Editor controls or their defaults changed.
- 1.8.229 Jul 2019
- Translations changed; choose a language above to compare its wording.
- 1.414 Dec 2018
- Translations changed; choose a language above to compare its wording.
- 1.317 Oct 2018
- Translations changed; choose a language above to compare its wording.
- 1.211 Sep 2018
- Supported on
[removed: Microsoft Windows XP SP2][added: Firefox 60 or later, Firefox 60 ESR] or later - Supported on SUPPORTED_
[removed: WINXPSP2][added: FF60]; resolved; Blank;
- Supported on
- 1.09 May 2018
- Already present in the first release ChangeIntel keeps.
22 later releases left it unchanged.
Template
- Internal name
TrackingProtection- Namespace
Mozilla.Policies.Firefox- Template file
firefox.admx- Release
- Mozilla Firefox 3.9 · file set
46eea69011fff735…
Definition, editor controls and support
Definition
<policy class="Both" displayName="$(string.TrackingProtection)" explainText="$(string.TrackingProtection_Explain)" key="Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection" name="TrackingProtection" presentation="$(presentation.TrackingProtection)" valueName="Value" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions">
<parentCategory ref="Mozilla.Policies.Firefox:firefox" />
<supportedOn ref="Mozilla.Policies.Firefox:SUPPORTED_FF60" />
<enabledValue>
<decimal value="1" />
</enabledValue>
<disabledValue>
<decimal value="0" />
</disabledValue>
<elements>
<boolean id="TrackingProtectionLocked" key="Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection" valueName="Locked">
<trueValue>
<decimal value="1" />
</trueValue>
<falseValue>
<decimal value="0" />
</falseValue>
</boolean>
<boolean id="Cryptomining" key="Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection" valueName="Cryptomining">
<trueValue>
<decimal value="1" />
</trueValue>
<falseValue>
<decimal value="0" />
</falseValue>
</boolean>
<boolean id="Fingerprinting" key="Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection" valueName="Fingerprinting">
<trueValue>
<decimal value="1" />
</trueValue>
<falseValue>
<decimal value="0" />
</falseValue>
</boolean>
<list id="TrackingProtection_Exceptions" key="Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\EnableTrackingProtection\Exceptions" valuePrefix="" />
</elements>
</policy>Editor controls
<presentation id="TrackingProtection" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions">
<checkBox refId="TrackingProtectionLocked">Don't allow tracking protection preferences to be changed.</checkBox>
<checkBox refId="Cryptomining">Block cryptomining scripts.</checkBox>
<checkBox refId="Fingerprinting">Block fingerprinting scripts.</checkBox>
<text>Exceptions:</text>
<listBox refId="TrackingProtection_Exceptions" />
</presentation>Supported platforms and category
Mozilla.Policies.Firefox:category:firefox
<category displayName="$(string.firefox)" name="firefox" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions">
<parentCategory ref="Mozilla.Policies:Cat_Mozilla" />
</category>
Mozilla.Policies.Firefox:definition:SUPPORTED_FF60
<definition displayName="$(string.SUPPORTED_FF60)" name="SUPPORTED_FF60" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions" />
Mozilla.Policies:category:Cat_Mozilla
<category displayName="$(string.mozilla)" name="Cat_Mozilla" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions" />
Mozilla.Policies.Firefox:category:firefox
<category displayName="$(string.firefox)" name="firefox" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions">
<parentCategory ref="Mozilla.Policies:Cat_Mozilla" />
</category>
<strings><string id="Mozilla.Policies.Firefox:firefox">Firefox</string></strings>
Mozilla.Policies.Firefox:definition:SUPPORTED_FF60
<definition displayName="$(string.SUPPORTED_FF60)" name="SUPPORTED_FF60" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions" />
<strings><string id="Mozilla.Policies.Firefox:SUPPORTED_FF60">Firefox 60 or later, Firefox 60 ESR or later</string></strings>
Mozilla.Policies:category:Cat_Mozilla
<category displayName="$(string.mozilla)" name="Cat_Mozilla" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/GroupPolicy/2006/07/PolicyDefinitions" />
<strings><string id="Mozilla.Policies:mozilla">Mozilla</string></strings>