Google Street yanks McCartney's house

Published: May 22, 2009 at 11:07 PM
George Harrison receives posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles

LONDON, May 22 (UPI) -- Photos of Paul McCartney's London house were removed from the locator Web site Google Street View after the rock N roll star's security team complained.

The Daily Telegraph said the Web site, which was launched in England in March, has been criticized for allegedly violating people's privacy, and making residents vulnerable to burglars and other villains.

"He was unsettled when he heard Google users could get a 360-degree view of the property," The Sun newspaper quoted a source as saying about McCartney.

A Google spokesman told the tabloid anyone can eliminate their house from the Web site by clicking a button.

"Since the launch of Street View, millions have used it and the vast majority are very happy to have their house included," the spokesman added.

© 2009 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Order reprints



Additional News Stories
NFL: Atlanta 31, Washington 17 (20 min)
NFL: Arizona 41, Chicago 21 (31 min)
NBA: Detroit 88, Philadelphia 81 (50 min)
NBA: Phoenix 102, Washington 90 (59 min)
'Grinch' ice sculptures star of Texas show
GM still seeking Russia deal with Magna
NYC man wants $5 million for cat bite
fark
Put down the beer and step away from the stove
Today's "Man steals car to get to his arraignment on car theft charges. " brought to you by California...
Man steals 72 cans of Red Bull, for that "running away from the cops" speed
"Snood" to be hot new fashion accesory this Christmas. The skort called; said it was thankful that...
Old wives' tale: "Milk makes mucus." Science says: "Snot true"
Madagascar leaders strike power-sharing deal, close ports