Man Awarded $12,500 After Google Street View Photographed His Ass - Gizmodo

This article by CBS News reports on an Argentinian police officer who was awarded $12,500 after Google Street View cameras captured him naked in his private yard behind a six-and-a-half-foot fence in 2017.

The incident sparked a legal battle over digital privacy rights when the man's image appeared unblurred on Google Maps, leading to workplace and neighborhood ridicule. While an initial court dismissed his claim, an appeals court recognized the "blatant" privacy violation, noting that Google routinely blurs faces and license plates but failed to censor the naked individual. This case highlights growing concerns about tech companies' data collection practices and the boundaries of privacy in the digital age.

• Appeals court ruled Google violated privacy by publishing unblurred naked photos taken from private property
• Google argued the fence wasn't high enough, though it was taller than average human height
• Settlement amount falls between Google's $1 trespassing payment and $13 million Street View class-action settlement
• Case raises questions about digital privacy protections and tech company censorship policies