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Google Will Censor Street View in Germany

People's personal data will be blocked by request

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Jun 17, 2009 3:44 PM CDT

(Newser) – Google has bowed to German privacy concerns and will censor its Street View program to block out faces, house numbers, and license plates of people opting out of the service. The company’s panoramic mapping service has faced opposition as it expands worldwide, the AP reports. When it launches in Germany, a link will be available for people to request additional removals.

The company has bowed to German pressure to block out images of people's personal data.
The company has bowed to German pressure to block out images of people's personal data.   (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
An undated file photo made available by Google shows one of their street mapping cars.
An undated file photo made available by Google shows one of their street mapping cars.   (AP Photo)
Google's Street View feature has sparked privacy concerns in areas where it's been introduced.
Google's Street View feature has sparked privacy concerns in areas where it's been introduced.   (Flickr)
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Altoecko
Jun 17, 2009 11:35 AM CDT
You seem to be one of the most paranoid people I've ever had the chance to meet(figuratively meet of course). Yes, the world is full of people spying on other people. A police state is impossible in any old/large enough country. You think we'll all lay down and die but really the majority would revolt.

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