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California targets internet maps, seeks blurry buildings
The goal is to prevent terrorists from being able to obtain detailed images of buildings and surrounding areas by using Google Earth. But it's not like a terrorist or an amateur photographer couldn't just stand in front of these public buildings and snap their own photos, or use pictures already posed on internet photo sharing services like Flickr and Picasa.
Some companies have already taken steps to blur or remove sensitive information including detailed photos of military bases or pictures of shelters for abused women.
It's not clear if and when the California bill will come up for debate in the state Assembly. Just because a lawmaker introduces a bill doesn't necessarily mean it's going anywhere anytime soon.
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Subscribe to commentscMar 11th 2009 3:32PM
Was/is Anderson for the PATRIOT Act? If so, he's a hypocrite.
DodgeMar 11th 2009 4:41PM
The stalking community will be up in arms over this. How am I supposed to use streetview to peep through windows if this bill passes?
PaperClipMar 11th 2009 4:53PM
Not to be an ass in a sense, ... BUT!!
If they blur/smudge whatever, all the government buildings, schools churches and what have you on the Google Maps, then any U.S. Educated terrorist will just target.... well, THE SMUDGES.
DUH.... You just made it easier for them to find you.
kakorthalsMar 11th 2009 6:36PM
This is a clear violation of freedom of the press and to publish via an electronic source.
ChrisMar 12th 2009 1:27PM
"I don't think I agree with your police work there." - from Fargo
'Access to information' is such a bone-headed, overly simplistic approach that is too flawed to even discuss, but here we are.
A little 'common sense': Terrorists will find OTHER means to get aerial photos, they are not techno-phobes using their big sisters laptop, 'oh no! google doesn't let me see the capitol building. oh well, guess I'll log off then.'
Plus, as someome pointed out, just target the blurry buildings. That's spoon feeding doncha think?