New Zealand police are revealed to have initiated with an investigation into a possible violation of privacy by the world's internet giant, Google.

A report has highlighted that Google collected and stored wireless internet data it photographed as a part of its street view program, landing the search giant under scrutiny.

"It looks like possibly in breach of New Zealand law, so you could say that's certainly unethically, and possibly illegal", says Netsafe's Development Manager, Sean Lyons.

In addition, police have admitted that to have received a complaint from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner about Google's "Street View" program, which pictured houses and streets with 3D cameras.

It has fueled concerns that the Company may have taken personal banking information or linked people's internet behavior to home addresses accidently, as many users use unprotected Wi-fi connections.

However, Google claimed to have collected fragments of information in more than 30 countries, but the firm has revealed to have kept the details under lock and key while the matter is under investigated.

Google exhibited complete adherence towards privacy, quoting that it was a mistake for which the Company was profoundly sorry. The Company assured that full co-operation would be extended to the relevant authorities, which were investigating the case.