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“Once the photographs have been taken, they go through computer processing to make them ready for use on Google Maps.” The image-processing technology “stitches” the photos to create the seamless 360-degree images that you’ll see on Street View. Another tweak they make is to blur any faces or license plates that might appear in the images, to protect their owners’ safety and privacy. Speaking of privacy, here’s how to see—and delete—your Google activity.