# Google needs consent to publish private property images on Earth, Maps, German court rules

> The court found that Google had infringed on the privacy of the man and his family by publishing aerial images of their property on Google Earth, saying: "Nobody must accept the worldwide publication of aerial images of their property without their consent, at least when concerning areas of a property hidden from public view."

- Published: 2026-10-20T12:02:48.167Z
- Updated: 2026-10-20T12:02:48.167Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: Google, Google Earth, Google Maps, aerial images of properties, state court in Hesse, Germany

## How it developed

- 2026-10-20T12:02:48.167Z - DW Top Stories: [Google needs consent to publish private property images on Earth, Maps, German court rules](https://www.dw.com/en/germany-google-must-have-consent-to-publish-property-images/a-79712552?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf)

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