Answer the following questions.
We discussed the application of GIS, Remote Sensing, and GPS in many different fields. Think about this
scenario. If you own property, then that information is part of the public record with the county assessor’s
office and likely available online. Someone can type your address into Google Maps and get a map
showing how to travel to your property. In addition, the dimensions, boundaries, and a high-resolution
image of your property can be obtained easily. All of this is free, publicly available information that can be
had with just a few clicks of a mouse. Anonymity about where you live or work is suddenly becoming a
thing of the past.
What does the widespread availability and access to this type of spatial information mean with regard to
privacy? If anyone with an Internet connection can obtain a detailed image of the house you live in, has
your personal privacy been invaded? Do you have any concerns when using location-based apps?
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