🫣 Man Wins Lawsuit Against Google After Nude Photo Appears in Street View

[etfs]

Yep, this really happened. A man in Argentina just got awarded $12,500 in compensation from Google after his fully naked self was caught by a Street View car—and the image went viral.
Here’s what went down:

The photo was taken back in 2017.

The man, whose identity remains private, was standing nude in his own backyard, behind a 2-meter-tall fence.

Unfortunately for him, the photo captured his body, the street name, and his house number… oof.

The image made its way across social media and even national TV in Argentina, turning him into the punchline of office jokes and neighborhood gossip.

He sued Google, saying it was a “serious invasion of privacy” that damaged his reputation and mental well-being.
🧑‍️ Court ruling:

Initial lawsuit? Rejected by the lower court.

Appeal? Boom. The appellate court agreed and ordered Google to pay approx. $12.5K (~₽991,000).

Media outlets that helped spread the photo—El Censor and Cablevision SA—were let off the hook because their coverage “highlighted Google’s error.”

️ Not the first time...

Back in 2019, Google also shelled out $13 million in a class action settlement over privacy issues tied to Street View data collection.
🧵 So, your turn:

Privacy breach or public street rules?

Should Street View have stricter filtering?

Would you sue if this happened to you?

Drop your thoughts (and maybe put some pants on first)
#AI #google #search #googlemap

[jacson4]

An Argentine appeals court ruling delivers a clear message on privacy responsibility. A police officer was photographed naked behind a six‑foot‑six fence in his own backyard, yet Google failed to blur the image—despite its policy to obfuscate faces and license plates. This violation of dignity resulted in a $12,500 compensation award, reinforcing that private spaces warrant protection even when visible from public roads. No one should feel exposed to the world as when they were born.

[Nahid10]

This case may seem unusual—but it sets a precedent for accountability in geospatial imaging. Google’s Street View car captured the man’s naked body, house number, and street name in 2017. While the initial court blamed the man’s choice to walk unclothed outdoors, the appeals court found the image violated privacy and awarded $12,500 in moral damages. This ruling underscores the risk of automated platforms harvesting public visuals—and the need for stricter safeguards, especially in jurisdictions with strong privacy laws.