EU cautions Google over Street View photos

“Google is in hot water in Europe once again over Street View
map photos.

“In a letter sent to the search giant this week, the European
Union’s privacy watchdog told Google that it should warn towns and
cities before it snaps photos for its online Street View maps. The
EU also told the company that it should cut the time it keeps the
original photos online from a year to six months.

“In response, Google said it already posts updates on its Web
site about the itinerary of its Street View cameras. The company
also addressed privacy concerns, noting that the photos are all of
public places and are typically several months to a couple of years
old. In addition, the company blurs identifiable images, such as
faces and license plates, and will remove a specific image if
requested.”

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