SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Google's driverless cars should not be allowed on U.S.

More than a year after Google Street View was scrapped in Germany due to privacy concerns and a potential lawsuit, Microsoft has opted to halt its StreetSide service in the European country following similar stiff opposition.

The heat over Google’s Street View service may be turned down in the US, but European privacy regulators are considering reopening inquiries into the company’s wifi sniffing and private data collection.

New award celebrates leaders whose work has advanced understanding and appreciation of the value of Earth and space science WASHINGTON, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/

Documents obtained by Reuters and the Los Angeles Times have brought to light new details regarding Google Street View and the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) investigation into the service.