Comments on: English Mob Stops Google Car

By: Daniel Maxson

Daniel Maxson — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:46:47 +0000

I agree that this basically equates to walking down a street. Except it’s even less invasive than that since you can’t see anybody’s faces, can’t read license plates, and any controversial pictures are removed. So what is the mob complaining about again?

As the Canadian Press put it, “Obviously you need to protect privacy, and you need to work with governments and local authorities to make sure that any concerns they may have, you have to answer to them. And that’s exactly what we’re doing.” (As quotes at http://www.newsy.com/videos/privacy_in_the_age_of_google/)

By: Johnathan Vrozos

Johnathan Vrozos — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:42:38 +0000

Lets keep in mind, these will not be a live video feed but rather a still shot.

By: Johnathan Vrozos

Johnathan Vrozos — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:46:43 +0000

This is going to be a tough arbitration/negotiation that will turn into litigation and then legislation. LOL to us all..

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By: Jordan McCollum

Jordan McCollum — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:57:32 +0000

Thanks, Tony! I thought it might be similar to the US’s law on the subject. I’d forgotten about the prevalence of CCTV monitoring, too.

In case you can’t tell, I’m rather surprised by the outcry, too. You’re exactly right.

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By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:11:19 +0000

There isn’t any law in the UK to stop buildings or people being photographed, if the photographer is in a public place. I know this as I’m an amateur photographer and have been challenged in the past by over zealous security. This is also why authorities can get away with having so many CCTV cameras everywhere. If there was a law against it, then the public would have to be asked if they wanted to be on CCTV, which would just not work.

I’m surprised that there has been such an outcry against Streetview. If the same people were selling their houses, they would have no objection to it being photographed and put online. And burglars have been plying their ‘trade’ for centuries before Streetview came along.

By: SEO Company

SEO Company — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:29:47 +0000

If used properly, I think it’s great. Why do people misuses things and ruined it for everyone!

By: bryan

bryan — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:18:02 +0000

I know the feeling - I am torn between the need for information and the relative lack of privacy. bryan's last blog post..Don't Sweat The Small Stuff