Google Street View gets Green Light
Google street map controversial photo-maps tool has been given all clear UK privacy watchdog.
The system takes pictures of the streets and Internet cards, let people see what their seats.
The project drew criticism from activists concerned about the violation of privacy will have data protection laws.
But Information Commissioner said that she was “satisfied” that Google has taken protective measures, so as not to jeopardize the privacy of individuals or security.
In a statement to the report, Commissioner Office (ICO) said it had requested another meeting with Google, on the road to see the launch of service.
On the other hand, Google said the launch was a guarantee, since blurred faces and license plates were enough to lift concerns about privacy.
The statement said: “It is possible that under certain circumstances, the image may allow identification, it is clear that Google is counting on record roads rather than individuals.”
The delay between images that they broke and will appear on the Web means that it can not be used as a tool for tracking
Britain Privacy Rights Group International has expressed concern about the road See hire special vehicles to take to top panoramic roads in towns and villages. Digital images are transmitted to Google map on the Internet system so that visitors can travel virtually upward and downward path.
View Street tool is located in the U.S. in May 2007 and gave views of five cities. Since then, in many other cities, as well as abroad.
Although the road map, cars were seen in many places in Britain Google has not disclosed when the photos were added to cards in the country.
Google representative said that he “welcomes” the decision ICO.
“We have always said that we do not start in the United Kingdom until they are accustomed to the streets See relevant local laws,” he said, “and we will use technology, such as face blurred, indistinct and operational control for education As picture production means that the clock remains a useful way and in accordance with local standards, when it becomes available. ”
adapted from http://news.bbc.co.uk/
