What measures will Microsoft take to ensure street level imagery doesn’t violate the privacy of individuals?
• As with all Microsoft technology, street level imagery and Bing maps were designed with security and privacy concerns in mind. Mapping products comply with applicable laws governing the acquisition and publishing of imagery. Specifically, Microsoft uses automated software and advanced algorithms to detect and blur faces and license plates to protect individual privacy. This automated software and advanced algorithms are based on years of Microsoft Research investments in computer vision techniques. Microsoft also accepts requests to blur or remove images of faces or persons, homes, cars, acts of violence, nudity and unlawful material. Microsoft reviews every request. Depending on the content of the imagery, Microsoft may remove it entirely, blur a portion of it, or take no action.
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