A couple who sought damages after their property appeared on Google Street View have had their case dismissed, suggesting that - the in the USA at least - Street View can continue without fear of being accused of invading people's privacy.
Street View allows users of Google Maps to view street level 360 degree images of areas that have been photographed by Google's special Street View mapping cars.
A Pittsburgh couple had claimed 'mental suffering' as a result of Google displaying an image of their property looking up the driveway and were seeking £17,000 in damages.
But their claim appears to have collapsed because they did not take up Google's offer to remove the picture when offered.
Verdict: Google has watered down privacy issues by offering an opt-out. A clever plan because it shows willing but also puts the burden on those seeking the opt out because they are likely to draw attention to themselves by doing so.
Google Sucks.
Have you seen what they're saying on TechCrunch about invasion of privacy?
Posted by: Ron | March 13, 2009 at 03:39 PM
I've got a great scheme.
Why don't we buypaper, inbulk and then deliver it to people when they need it?
We could, like, make ten pence on every packet. If we delivered just 1000 packages in a day, we'd make £100!
Sorted!!
Posted by: Ron | March 13, 2009 at 04:35 PM
Privacy has become an issue when with Google I thought in the internet safety lol this is also in real life I see.
Posted by: Mp4 Players | October 15, 2009 at 07:36 PM