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Your Privacy Is An Illusion
EU warns Google to respect privacy laws with Street View

By Jackson West, 4:40 PM on Thu May 15 2008, 499 views (Edit, to draft, Top, Slurp)

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After reports of Google Street View vehicle sightings on the continent, an EU spokesperson reminded Google to respect local privacy laws. "Taking pictures on a street isn't in itself a problem but taking pictures anywhere can be." Maybe Google's advanced horse-recognition technology will mollify concerns? [CIO]

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