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Contact me if Google maps are a source of concern to you
4:59pm Wednesday 5th November 2008
SOME voices in the media have been critical of the launch of websites such as seety.co.uk and the planned improvements to google maps, which show 360 degree photos of almost every street in London.
I think better information is a good thing but I am always mindful of our need for privacy.
The websites do not show any real– time footage and faces of anyone in the photo have been covered. Nonetheless, the website does show detailed pictures of private property, particularly houses.
I am currently seeking the views of Londoners about whether they have any concerns over these pictures being freely available on the internet.
If Guardian readers could email me at syed.kamall@europarl.europa.eu , I will take them into account when deciding how to influence policy and to vote in Parliament when issues like these are debated.
Syed Kamall, MEP London.
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