The technology offers users of Google Maps the opportunity to see a photographic representation of the area corresponding to that which they are searching on the map. The major benefit is that users are provided with an image that directly represents what they would see if they were looking at the area from street level.

Most countries have embraced Google Street View as a significant improvement to mapping capabilities online, but not everyone is keen to get involved. It has been announced that the Czech Office for Personal Data Protection have halted Google’s image search in the Czech Republic as they seek to update their service worldwide. This is the second time the Czech authorities have denied Google in its efforts.

The major issue the Czech authorities appear to have regarding Street View involves the release of personal information via the depiction of the fronts of houses and car registration plates.

A spokesperson explained the Czech stance, saying:

    We do not have complete certainty the information is being processed according to law.

However, the office will consider overturning its decision should Google offer proof that the process is completely above water.

Source: www.justsearching.co.uk