Google has significantly expanded its Street View coverage in the US and around the world since launching in 2007, but one country left out of the voyeuristic fun has been Canada.
That changes today, as the company is launching Google Street View in 11 different Canadian cities after bringing its service into compliance with the country’s privacy laws.
According to CBC, that includes automatic blurring of faces and license plates, as well as easy ways for users to request image removal. Other countries, like Greece, have requested similar modifications before allowing Street View.
For our uninitiated Canadian readers, Street View can used by dragging Google’s orange buddy icon to the steet where you’d like to see imagery, or by simply clicking the “Street View” link you’ll see for a specific location when pictures are available.