Starter Sept. 17: Google Street View and Privacy

The topic of privacy on Google is surrounded by controversy and debate. As Google adds more features, concerns get more heated. Street View is not a new feature in the U.S. , but as Google attempts to capture more streets internationally, the idea is not universally welcomed.

Overview on Street View:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Street_View

Google's statement on Street View and Privacy:
http://maps.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=70195

There have been objections to street view all around the globe:
U.S.

http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:%20/2008/06/01/minnesota-town-bans-google-maps-street-view-north-oaks-wants-privacy/

Switzerland

http://www.informationweek.com/news/internet/google/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=219401229

Japan

http://www.examiner.com/x-16352-Japan-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Google-Japan-fights-concerns-about-Street-View

England

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-google-europe13-2009sep13,0,3481635.story