7:43am Thursday 11th March 2010
By Richard Gurner
The most comprehensive 360-degree map of Sussex yet recorded goes online today.
Google Street View was rolled out across the country in the early hours, allowing users to view street-level imagery.
The system allows people to explore a total of 238,000 miles of public road, including rural roads in Sussex.
It is almost a year since the Google car, with its distinctive cameras mounted on the roof, was first spotted in Brighton.
After initial concerns that the system would record private details, the internet giant said it had gone to great lengths to safeguard privacy, including blurring licence plates and faces.
However, users have the option of removing themselves, their car or their house from Street View.
They can use the report a problem tool for flagging up inappropriate or sensitive imagery for review or removal.
Don't miss Friday's Argus for a full report and pictures from Google Street View.
If you spot any issues, have problems accessing the system or want images removed, contact The Argus on 01273 544519 or email news@theargus.co.uk.
We will also be producing a map on our website to flag up all the issues plus amusing images that arise.
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