Google Maps Street Level View Opens Security Risks

I’m all for mapping, but this feature literally gives me the shakes. I feel like I need to close all my curtains now. I’m going to look into whether it’s possible for a person to have pictures of their home removed from Google Maps. Meanwhile, I’m happy to show bb readers the photo in the interest of illustrating creepy privacy violations. Heck, the whole world can see him anyway.

I’ll be the first to admit that this is a great feature that has serious drawbacks. In the image provided by the Boing Boing visitor, you can clearly see in his window and even see what kind of cat he has.

While Street View could prove to be an undeniably useful tool, these security risks outweigh the benefits. Street View will no doubt be useful to dishonest people, as the detail is incredible. You are essentially walking down a virtual street without people looking over your shoulders. Great way to conjure up an evil plan without attracting attention.

Source: Boing Boing