Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Google "Street View" = invade privacy!



I personally think that is funny that a couple is suing “google” because Google took pictures of their property for the Google feature “Street View” and the public can now view their home. Which they consider their privacy is being invaded; at least people don’t have to see the interior of their home only their exterior. Even if the couple wins the case, there are other websites that shows the picture of the house. I just bet these people want money; I just don’t buy “MY PRIVACY IS BEING INVADED!” How is it that their privacy is being invaded, for me it doesn’t make sense! One time my cousin who lives in Las Vegas forgot my address because they moved to another house. So, she went online and type I think my mom’s name or phone number. Automatically, my address appeared on the screen, and I did receive invitation for my cousin’s birthday party to attend. Many people aren’t aware that their information is online, first of all even if information is posted or shared. It might be posted by other people or themselves not knowledge the problem. Posting information should be limited, if an individual doesn’t like posting information make sure that, no information is going to be publicize. What is so useful is actually posting visional images of how the place looks like, so when searching the address, individual will or might remember the location or building. An example of people exposing others or themselves is like searching your name and information about might show up. It will be interesting to see if your information is actually exposed.



Links:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7959362.stm

http://www.broadstuff.com/archives/1628-Will-Google-sue-its-UK-CEO-to-get-pictures-of-his-house-onto-Streetview.html


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