Germany may reportedly introduce legislation to limit the activity of internet search services provider Google Inc.'s street mapping service. The Street View service offers detailed pictures of neighborhoods captured by Google cameras.
Earlier this week, Google had announced plans to introduce the service in 20 of the country's biggest cities by the end of 2010. Citing an unidentified Interior Ministry spokesman, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Ministry was reacting to public concern by considering modifications to existing privacy rules, which may need legislation.
Google has said that it was concerned new rules may inhibit companies from building map products.
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