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Is the Google Map safe? Do People Have Privacy with this Software?

August 6, 2009 by bb-pawprint

$0The Google map satellite can locate any area in the world. A person can circle the globe in less than a minute and see close-ups of places too. This is great, but does this mean we have no privacy? $0$0The minute someone searches an area or address on Google map, they are immediately connected to Google’s server. This gives any individual information on the geography, social data, and political data of that area. It also includes crime statistics and population data. Along with those features, a person can zoom in or out and tilt or rotate the area in order to get a view from all different angles.  This software can be accessed by anyone, anywhere for free, as long as that person is connected to the Internet. $0$0What people may not know, is that the satellite is not a live camera. Many of these images are photographs taken by the satellites and aircrafts at all different times. For example: There could be a building under construction across the street, but on the Googlemap, there may be an image of the building before it was under construction. Many of the close up photos of construction and people are taken closer to Earth, on aircrafts throughout the world.  $0$0A person can travel down many roads and discover many places but it is mainly all photographed. There are other Googlemap softwares that have a general fee and consist of more benefits but none include video. This makes it impossible for anyone to spy on any area in the world. This also makes the Google maps helpful to people who need directions or people who want to look up other regions but keeps it safe for all individuals who need their privacy.  $0

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