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Google Street View privacy concerns

Google Street View is like a big photo album with pictures of the whole world. You can see streets, houses, buildings, and even people walking around. But some people are worried that this album might have pictures of them doing stuff they don't want other people to see.

So some places, like Europe and the US, made rules to protect people's privacy in these pictures. They said that Google had to blur people's faces, cars' license plates, and things like that. That way, people in the pictures can stay anonymous and not worry that someone else might see them.

However, some people are still worried that Google is taking too many pictures without asking for permission. They think it's not okay for Google to go around and take so many pictures of where people live and what they are doing without them knowing. This is because, in some cases, pictures from Google Street View can show strangers outside someone's house, plates of vehicles parked outside homes, or even unblurred facial recognition in certain images.

So, Google has to be careful and follow the rules to make sure they don't invade people's privacy. They also let you ask them to take down any pictures of you that you don't want to be seen. But, still, its important to be cautious about our privacy and be mindful of what we share on the internet.