Protect Your Privacy: Blur Your Home on Google Maps in a Few Simple Steps
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNET
Google Maps' Street View feature allows users to virtually visit locations worldwide, but it also poses privacy risks. Stalkers and criminals can easily examine homes and buildings through Street View. However, users can blur their homes on Google Maps to prevent others from seeing too many details. To do this, users need to access Google Maps on a computer, enter their home address, click on the photo of their home, select "Report a Problem," adjust the view to include the desired area to blur, choose what to blur (e.g., face, home, car), provide additional details, and submit the request. Google will review the report and notify the user of the approval or denial.