The new Google Maps feature “Street View” could violate Canadian Privacy Laws, which state that “businesses first obtain consent from individuals before disclosing it”. The street level views also include individuals’ pictures making them identifiable. These pictures were taken without individuals consent. This feature is available for 9 major US cities, and the plans are in works to include major Canadian cities.
Good thing that Canadian Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart raised the alarm before this feature is enabled for Canadian cities. If everyone was so responsible this world would be a different place. Way to go Stoddart!