Man wins lawsuit after his backside was captured on Google Street View

• An Argentine man sued Google after his bare backside were captured on Street View outside his home in 2017
• The image spread online, causing the man public humiliation at work and in his neighborhood
• The court initially dismissed the case, but on appeal, ruled in favor of the man, awarding him $12,500 in damages
• The incident reignited discussions about privacy concerns and the legal risks of unintended footage from cameras and live videos

An Argentine man successfully sued a tech giant after his bare backside were accidentally captured by a Google Street View camera while he was outside his home in 2017.

According to reports, the man was undressed and standing outside his house when the camera car passed by, unintentionally photographing him from behind, Bomboradyo reported.

His exposed backside, along with the exact location of his residence, became visible on Google Maps and soon spread across social media platforms.

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The man stated that the incident subjected him to ridicule from his co-workers and neighbors, causing him embarrassment and emotional distress.

He claimed that the viral image affected his personal and professional life, prompting him to file a lawsuit against the tech company.

Initially, the court dismissed the case, reasoning that the man was outside his home and thus in a public space.

However, after appealing the decision, the court reversed its ruling and ordered the tech company to pay $12,500 (approximately PHP 711,000) in damages for violating his privacy and dignity.

This incident has sparked conversations online about the importance of privacy in the digital age, especially with the prevalence of live videos and street surveillance.

Experts reminded the public to be mindful of what their cameras capture, as unintended footage could lead to legal consequences.

The case also highlights the responsibilities of tech companies in ensuring that their platforms do not inadvertently harm individuals' privacy rights.

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News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh