What measures will Microsoft take to ensure that Streetside imagery doesn’t violate the privacy of individuals?
As with all Microsoft technology, Streetside imagery and Bing Maps were designed with security and privacy concerns in mind. Specifically, we use 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. We also accept requests to blur or remove images of faces or persons, homes, cars, acts of violence, nudity, and unlawful material. We review every request. Depending on the content of the imagery, we may remove it entirely, blur a portion of it, or take no action. Of course, we also take the necessary steps to comply with the requirements of local laws.
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