Czech data protection authority explains Street View ban
The Czech data protection authority said on Wednesday it had banned internet giant Google from collecting data for its Street View service in September because its cameras were set too high and interfere with people's privacy, taking pictures beyond a common street view. The Office for Protection of Personal Data said it had received dozens of complaints from citizens. It also urged Google to make a distinction between cities and villages, in which it does not make sense to collect detailed information for tourists. Meanwhile Google has appealed the ban and talks on the issue are expected to continue.