How to Opt Out of Google Street View
Go to Google Maps., Identify a location., Call up the Street View., Find the Street View image to report., Click the “Report a problem” link on the lower right corner of the page., Complete and submit the form.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to Google Maps.
Open a new web browser tab or window on your computer, and visit the Google Maps web page. -
Step 2: Identify a location.
You can use the location button on the lower right corner to set the map to your current location, or you can use the search box on the upper left corner to find another place on the map.
Finding your current location—Click the compass button on the lower right corner of the page.
The map will adjust based on your current location.
Your current location will be identified by a blue dot on the map.
Finding another location—Use the search box and type in the location you want.
A shortlist of possible results will drop down.
Click on the location you want, and the map will automatically draw to the location you’ve set.
A red pin will drop to identify it. , Click the Pegman on the lower right corner toolbar.
The areas on the map that have Street View will be highlighted.
Drag and drop the Pegman onto the area of the map with Street View.
The map view will be changed to Street View. , Use your mouse to click and navigate through the Street View images.
Arrows will appear on your screen to help your navigate through the streets.
You will feel like you’re walking or driving down the street as you view the images of that location.
Once you’ve found the exact image you want to be removed, stop. , You will be brought to the “Report Inappropriate Street View” page, which contains the Street View image you want removed. , Fill up the form with the required information.
You will be asked which part, or parts, of the image you want to be blurred and for what reason.
You can indicate that you want your face, your car, your house, or another object blurred.
Input your email address so that Google can get back to you, then click the “Submit” button at the bottom of the form. -
Step 3: Call up the Street View.
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Step 4: Find the Street View image to report.
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Step 5: Click the “Report a problem” link on the lower right corner of the page.
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Step 6: Complete and submit the form.
Detailed Guide
Open a new web browser tab or window on your computer, and visit the Google Maps web page.
You can use the location button on the lower right corner to set the map to your current location, or you can use the search box on the upper left corner to find another place on the map.
Finding your current location—Click the compass button on the lower right corner of the page.
The map will adjust based on your current location.
Your current location will be identified by a blue dot on the map.
Finding another location—Use the search box and type in the location you want.
A shortlist of possible results will drop down.
Click on the location you want, and the map will automatically draw to the location you’ve set.
A red pin will drop to identify it. , Click the Pegman on the lower right corner toolbar.
The areas on the map that have Street View will be highlighted.
Drag and drop the Pegman onto the area of the map with Street View.
The map view will be changed to Street View. , Use your mouse to click and navigate through the Street View images.
Arrows will appear on your screen to help your navigate through the streets.
You will feel like you’re walking or driving down the street as you view the images of that location.
Once you’ve found the exact image you want to be removed, stop. , You will be brought to the “Report Inappropriate Street View” page, which contains the Street View image you want removed. , Fill up the form with the required information.
You will be asked which part, or parts, of the image you want to be blurred and for what reason.
You can indicate that you want your face, your car, your house, or another object blurred.
Input your email address so that Google can get back to you, then click the “Submit” button at the bottom of the form.
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