German court rules against Google over aerial images of homes
A Frankfurt homeowner won a privacy case over his property appearing on Google Earth and Google Maps. According to The Next Web, the Frankfurt Regional Court ruled that aerial and satellite views violate German privacy laws without permission, described the practice as “spying” and faces an appeal from Google.
- The homeowner previously won against Street View and Apple Look Around, according to Courthouse News Service.
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Courthouse News Service German court calls Google aerial imagery ‘spying’ · Cain Burdeau
The Next Web German court calls Google’s aerial imagery ‘spying’, Google will appeal · Ana-Maria Stanciuc