Google Street View privacy fears increased as images of secret SAS headquarters are shown

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Posted on 20 Mar 2010 at 13:22

Fears over Google Street View privacy and security have increased, as a secret SAS headquarters has appeared in the service.

The base has never before been shown on maps for security reasons. In Street View, the base is completely recognisable and marked "British SAS". Using the online service, people can take in the perimeter boundary.

As the photos were all taken in the last six months, there are fears that terrorists could use this up-to-date information to plan an attack.

This is just another example of the problems that Street View is causing. From the 11th March, Google Street View went nationwide, putting 95 per cent of roads online for all to view. It wasn't well received, with 24 per cent of UK residents fearing a crime-spree planned through the service.

The MOD is more philosophical about the images and has stated that it will not do anything about them, as the images could easily be obtained through other services, as satellite photography exists of the site. UK citizens can ask Google to remove images of themselves or their properties if they're worried about their privacy.

Author: David Ludlow