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Belgium plans to sue Google over its refusal to blur sensitive military sites and nuclear power plants

Google Faces Lawsuit In Belgium For Not Blurring Military Sites And Nuclear Power Plants On Maps, Gizmodo, Matt Novak Sep 29, 2018 Belgium plans to sue Google over the tech giant’s refusal to blur sensitive military sites and nuclear power plants on the company’s various mapping platforms. Military leaders in Belgium have not yet filed a formal complaint but confirmed to Reuters that they intend to sue……

The platforms at issue are Google Earth, Google Maps and Street View — all of which rely on elements of third-party imaging, which appears to be the crux of Google’s pushback. In short, Google would have to alter images that they’re receiving from other technology companies that do satellite imaging. Google refuses to do that for reasons still unknown.  …..https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2018/09/google-faces-lawsuit-in-belgium-for-not-blurring-military-sites-and-nuclear-power-plants-on-maps/

October 5, 2018 - Posted by | EUROPE, Legal

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