German court rules Google must blur satellite images of private homes not visible from street

A court in Hesse, Germany, ruled that Google cannot display satellite images of private properties and gardens not visible from the street without owner consent, in a case brought by a Frankfurt homeowner. The decision sets a precedent for privacy rights against commercial mapping services in Germany, potentially affecting Google's operations and similar platforms. The ruling's scope and appeal status remain unclear.

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