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pamwillo38 · 07-10-10, 04:44 PM

I am absolutely horrified to find that on the new version of 'Google Maps' I can look into my own home and zoom in to the point where I can actually see myself sitting at my pc, outlined against a window which shows quite clearly my back garden surounded by a wall, if you look carefully you can see the plants

This is causing me some concern because both my husband and myself are is over 70 and this breach of our 'Human Rights' is unforgivable...I would have expected a little more security from Google

ratcatcher · 07-10-10, 07:35 PM

no offence but at 70 arnt u a little old for forums of theese natures lololol

Rick · 07-10-10, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ratcatcher

no offence but at 70 arnt u a little old for forums of theese natures lololol

One question, Why would someone be to old to join a technology forum ?

cable man · 07-10-10, 07:48 PM

email google maps about it and see what they say or do...

reiss · 07-10-10, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ratcatcher

no offence but at 70 arnt u a little old for forums of theese natures lololol

Aren't you a little rude to be on these forums?

You can contact Google and they will remove the image. With it being a human rights issue, I disagree, a privacy complaint yes. How many times have you been photographed without your consent?
I'm sure I'm on at least 1000 Japanese peoples photos walking around London!
If you need help contacting Google, there are some friendly folk on here happy to help.

brian · 07-10-10, 10:06 PM

Google have never cared about privacy - Google are the world's biggest data collection and analysis company. Every time you use a Google service, they log whatever data they can in order to provide you with "more relevant ads".

So it's hardly suprising, with so little regard for privacy online, that Google have continued their ivory tower mentality offline as well.

Yes, Google Streetview is a nice idea from a techie point of view, but not very good in terms of privacy. Sure, much of the "views" are publically available, but what Google has done is put all of the information together in such a way as it can be best exploited.

Obviously, that means best in Google's interests, not the general public.

madrat · 08-10-10, 06:38 PM

cant see the problem to be honest

07-10-10, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
pamwillo38 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	breach of human rights I am absolutely horrified to find that on the new version of 'Google Maps' I can look into my own home and zoom in to the point where I can actually see myself sitting at my pc, outlined against a window which shows quite clearly my back garden surounded by a wall, if you look carefully you can see the plants This is causing me some concern because both my husband and myself are is over 70 and this breach of our *'Human Rights'* is unforgivable...I would have expected a little more security from Google

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ratcatcher Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 563 Thanks: 281 Thanked 93 Times in 85 Posts	Re: breach of human rights no offence but at 70 arnt u a little old for forums of theese natures lololol

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cable man IS FREE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sunderland Posts: 1,014 Thanks: 347 Thanked 247 Times in 195 Posts	Re: breach of human rights email google maps about it and see what they say or do...

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brian Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 3,801 Thanks: 286 Thanked 1,697 Times in 595 Posts	Re: breach of human rights Google have never cared about privacy - Google are the world's biggest data collection and analysis company. Every time you use a Google service, they log whatever data they can in order to provide you with "more relevant ads". So it's hardly suprising, with so little regard for privacy online, that Google have continued their ivory tower mentality offline as well. Yes, Google Streetview is a nice idea from a techie point of view, but not very good in terms of privacy. Sure, much of the "views" are publically available, but what Google has done is put all of the information together in such a way as it can be best exploited. Obviously, that means best in Google's interests, not the general public. __________________ Sky+, 1m motorised dish, Vu+ Duo HD PVR, Panasonic 42" G15 Plasma HDTV, Playstation 2 + 3, Not enough time...

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madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 11 Thanked 83 Times in 72 Posts	Re: breach of human rights cant see the problem to be honest __________________ *VIRGIN, STOP SENDING ME JUNK MAIL.*

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