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Is Google Streetview legal?
Google argues that the feature, which premiered in 2007, is not violating any privacy laws and that many of the images that people request to be taken down can be found online on other sites anyway. For example, a photo of the Boring’s home can be found on the Allegheny County’s Office of Property Assessments.
Has the Google Street View car ever crashed?
It is the case of a crash that occurred a year and a half ago in Indiana. Captured by the Google Maps Street View car, the collision happened on 2801 English Avenue in Indianapolis, with a police car rapidly arriving at the scene, as seen in the photos (also embedded in the photo gallery).
How do I fix Google Street View?
So, here’s how you can suggest a correction for the wrong Street View without owning the business affected.
- Step 1: Click “Suggest an Edit”
- Step 2: Click “Change Name or Other Details”
- Step 3: Click ‘Update Location on the Map’
- Step 4: Adjust Location Marker.
- Step 5: Upload Photos (Recommended)
Why are faces blurred on Street View?
Google takes a number of steps to protect the privacy of individuals when Street View imagery is published to Google Maps. We have developed cutting-edge face and license plate blurring technology that is designed to blur identifiable faces and license plates within Google-contributed imagery in Street View.
How tall is the Google Street View camera?
8.2 feet
Each car uses 15 cameras that snap 360-degree views at a height of 8.2 feet. The rigs also feature GPS units for tracking location, and three laser range scanners that capture 3D models of the car’s surroundings as it drives around. There have been four generations of cameras so far in the Street View program.
How often does the Google car go around?
In general, Google tries to take new Street View photos in major cities once every year. Less populated areas can probably expect new photos every three years or so — but don’t be surprised if it takes even longer.
How do I Unblur Google Street View?
Step 2: Detect a face and blur.
- Open the Street View app .
- Under the “Private” tab, open a photo.
- Tap More Detect faces and blur. . Faces in the photo may be detected and blurred.
- To undo the blur, touch and hold the spot on the photo that’s blurred and tap Remove .