VIDEO: Google explains Street View privacy with cute animation

Safeguards shown in sweet little promo clip

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7 October 2009 14:38 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Google is attempting to explain away the serious privacy concerns its Street View photo-mapping service raises with a super-cute video.

Worried about your property being available to be viewed online by anyone? Don't be - just look at the sweet little camera snapping the pics.

Bothered by your personal privacy being invaded by a mega corporation with a fleet of camera-equipped cars? Don't worry - cutesy camera is blocking out faces with a fountain pen - aaw!
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