DOD wants its privacy

["Richard M. Smith" <rms () computerbytesman com>]

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Pentagon Bans Google Teams From Bases

        

 


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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon has banned Google Earth teams from making
detailed street-level video maps of U.S. military bases. 

A message sent to all Defense Department bases and installations around the
country late last week told officials to not allow the popular mapping Web
site from taking panoramic views inside the facilities. 

Michael Kucharek, spokesman for U.S. Northern Command, told The Associated
Press on Thursday that the decision was made after crews were allowed access
to at least one base. He said military officials were concerned that
allowing the 360-degree, street-level video could provide sensitive
information to potential adversaries and endanger base personnel. 

His comments came just a few days after published reports suggested that
protesters used Google Earth to help plot their access to the roof of the
Parliament building in London.

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