Google Earth
4/28/2011 By: Asma Irshad474-BSSE-F07 |
PEI-Term paper | Ethical issues in Google earth technology |
Table of Contents:
Introduction and Background2
Bright side3
Google Earth and Irish archeological landscapes 4
Google Earth potentials in the humanitarian sector 4
Google Earth as an Innovative Tool for Community Mapping 5
Dark side6
Google earth and National security6 Google earth and personal privacy6
Analysis of survey8
My opinion8
Summary9
References11
Appendix-Questionnaire Survey12
Ethical Issues in Google earth technology
Introduction:
The purpose of this paper is to throw light upon the merits and ethical demerits of Google earth technology. For many years, Google earth images have been largely used by the developed countries. This visualization tool of public and private places has brought some serious security and privacy concerns for governments as well as ordinary citizens. On the contrary, its positive aspects can’t be neglected. This paper is a comprehensive analysis covering all the perspective of multiple people of different schools of thought.
Background:
Google announced to launch Google Earth on Jun 28, 2005 [1] - an opportunity to access imaginary satellite photographs of 3D-buildings and other things as well. It enabled general public to have detailed view of any point of interest. This type of technology came in hand to government entities but it was first example of such technology that was used by private companies too for commercial uses. After the launch of Google earth, Google provided the integration of Google maps and street view and its scope widened around the world. It collected snapshots of various things by a 360 degree camera either located in driving car or top of the buildings. People started to use these images for informative as well as chilling purposes. Hence, these photographic images associated with Google earth program raised much controversy among the governments, lawyers and scholars
PEI-Term paper | Ethical issues in Google earth technology |
Table of Contents:
Introduction and Background2
Bright side3
Google Earth and Irish archeological landscapes 4
Google Earth potentials in the humanitarian sector 4
Google Earth as an Innovative Tool for Community Mapping 5
Dark side6
Google earth and National security6 Google earth and personal privacy6
Analysis of survey8
My opinion8
Summary9
References11
Appendix-Questionnaire Survey12
Ethical Issues in Google earth technology
Introduction:
The purpose of this paper is to throw light upon the merits and ethical demerits of Google earth technology. For many years, Google earth images have been largely used by the developed countries. This visualization tool of public and private places has brought some serious security and privacy concerns for governments as well as ordinary citizens. On the contrary, its positive aspects can’t be neglected. This paper is a comprehensive analysis covering all the perspective of multiple people of different schools of thought.
Background:
Google announced to launch Google Earth on Jun 28, 2005 [1] - an opportunity to access imaginary satellite photographs of 3D-buildings and other things as well. It enabled general public to have detailed view of any point of interest. This type of technology came in hand to government entities but it was first example of such technology that was used by private companies too for commercial uses. After the launch of Google earth, Google provided the integration of Google maps and street view and its scope widened around the world. It collected snapshots of various things by a 360 degree camera either located in driving car or top of the buildings. People started to use these images for informative as well as chilling purposes. Hence, these photographic images associated with Google earth program raised much controversy among the governments, lawyers and scholars
References: [3] Banerjee, Debadyuti. “Is My Laptop A Viable Tool To Invade Your Privacy?”—Such and Other Critical Legal Issues Generated By Google Earth”. National University of Juridical sciences, Kolkata India. Vol 5, No 4 (2010) [4] Condit, Tom [7] Park, Kevin.”Google Earth: Putting us in Danger?”. Duke University, Durham NC, USA. Feb 11, 2011 [8] "Couple Sues Google Over "Street View" Retrieved on: April 26, 2011. [9] MacDonald, Calum. "Google’s Street View site raises alarm over privacy". http://www.heraldscotland.com/google-s-street-view-site-raises-alarm-over-privacy-1.859078. retrieved on April 26, 2011. The Herald. June 4, 2007.