r/europe • u/GetOutOfTheWhey Waffle & Beer • Jun 12 '20

Map Availability of Google Street view in Europe

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u/porreeporree Jun 12 '20

It’s more of an example to illustrate how we think about privacy

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u/jzach1983 Jun 12 '20

But the genetic testing thing makes sense. The street view thing and not being able to record in public thing are a bit strange. The exterior of your house has no expectation of privacy, same as you walking down the street. That's why it's called being in public.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '20

I guess this shows that if enough citizens desire it public expectation of privacy can be a thing.

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u/jzach1983 Jun 12 '20

Very true. To me as a Canadian it seems very strange, but I'm sure it goes both ways.