Google’s eyes on Switzerland: high court softens the rules

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LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – Total anonymity is taking data protection too far, the Swiss Federal Tribunal (supreme court) ruled Friday morning, easing the rules for Google Street View. The court nevertheless laid down strict guidelines for the search engine firm. Google’s Daniel Schoenberger, head of legal affairs for Switzerland, says the company is pleased with the ruling’s [...]

Chile’s trapped miners get 2nd probe with food, drink

(video) The 33 miners trapped 2,300 feet underground since a cave-in 5 August in Chile have now received a second probe to deliver food, water, flashlights and other essentials. The country’s president, Sebastian Pinera, told reporters late Monday that he had seen the miners on a small camera sent down via a probe; the group [...]