Google Earth Poses Security Threat To India
10 Jul, 2006, 2:00 pm IST | by
Priyanka Pradhan
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| Google Earth's high resolution satellite images have the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) really worried. The high resolution satellite images that Google Earth offers to millions of users all over the world, is turning out to be a major security concern for the ISRO chief, who has asked for a dialogue with Google officials to discuss the same. As of now, several high security areas are on display, along with clearly visible defense headquarters and airfields. IAF officers say that the detailed images could help enemy forces get clues to the number of aircraft in serviceable condition by the manner in which they're parked. ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair told a news channel that the foreign satellite images by Google, of sensitive military areas are of great concern to India. He emphasized that in global interest, it is necessary to convince Google, that fine details like these should not be displayed on a public domain. Experts say that these satellite images are not of concern to developed countries because their regulations permit right to information, and advanced space applications. However, India's security parameters require that operational efficiency and capabilities are kept secret. India may have to amend its Official Secrets Act, along with the regulations which govern the National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA) for a better legal foothold in this matter. Although Google has pointed out that the satellite images are not live and may have been taken months back, several governments, including South Korea and Thailand, have expressed similar concerns. |
Tags: Google Earth , ISRO , South Korea , Thailand , India
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