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Explore the conflicts, benefits, solutions, and implications of Google StreetView. From privacy concerns to local impact, this article delves into the various facets of the mapping controversy. Learn about StreetView's role in modern society.
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Search Life Meets Real Life Danny SullivanEditor-In-ChiefSearch Engine Landhttp://searchengineland.com
“Cool Sights In Google StreetView” - Chris Silver Smith http://searchengineland.com/cool-sights-in-google-street-view-14088
The Conflicts… • Minnesota Town Opts-Out Of Google StreetView; Google Fights Back Against "Private Property" Claim In Another Case • http://searchengineland.com/minnesota-town-opts-out-of-google-streetview-google-fights-back-against-private-property-claim-in-another-case-14114 • Google Threatened With Sanctions Over Photo Mapping Service in Germany • http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/20/technology/companies/20google.html • It Takes A UK Village To Thwart Google StreetView • http://searchengineland.com/uk-village-thwarts-google-street-view-17193
The Benefits… Google Woos Brits With Bike-Based StreetView Project http://searchengineland.com/google-woos-brits-with-bike-based-street-view-project-19519 • "Google Earth Town" Nanaimo Wires Self To Google Maps To Drive Tourism • http://searchengineland.com/google-earth-town-nanaimo-wires-self-to-google-maps-to-drive-tourism-13561
The Solutions? No photography in public? Or just for “mapping?” Remove public buildings? Robots.txt for private buildings? Apartments? If someone moves? OK in Germany but not in US?
Location Services… Make life easier to find nearby business or socialize locations….
When Google Latitude Stalking Isn’t Such A Bad Thing http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/04/15/when-google-latitude-stalking-isnt-such-a-bad-thing/
…Are Tracking Where’s the data stored? On the device, with the carrier, with the app provider, all? Is there “one stop” clearing? Where’s the privacy policy?
So Consider… Local apps, products, devices offer great usefulness But local may need to be easier And local can be very personal Think through the issues and don’t be surprised if unexpected ones develop
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