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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has banned Google Earth teams from making detailed street-level video maps of U.S. military bases.
A message sent to all Defense Department bases and installations around the country late last week told officials to block the popular mapping website from taking panoramic views inside the facilities.
Michael Kucharek, spokesman for the U.S. Northern Command, told The Associated Press on Thursday that the decision was made after crews were allowed access to at least one base.
He said military officials were concerned that allowing the 360-degree, street-level video could provide sensitive information to potential adversaries and endanger base personnel.
