to reduce terrorist attack risk The Ministry of Defense has asked Google Maps to blur these different sites at Belgian nuclear power plants and military buildings, including the Kleine Brogel airbase, NATO headquarters or the Tihange power station. ““After noting that this was not done, the Defense therefore File a complaint against Google” A spokesperson explains to Belgian media Sudpresse. In total, 150 sites are affected by Belgium’s request.
Belgium filed a complaint against Google Maps
“Our soldiers are constantly hearing about possible dangers and the need to be especially vigilant when traveling in uniform. On the other hand, images of the barracks are thrown to the public. We make it easy for people with less commendable causes. It’s incomprehensible “ He surpassed Yves Huwart, head of the ACMP-CGPM military unit.
“We have worked closely and constructively with them over the past two years and have made adjustments to our maps as needed and where an appropriate legal framework is in place” responds to a Google spokesperson. According to the Belgian Defense, the Internet giant refuses to blur sites becauseImages come from US satellitesand therefore subject to US law.
Same problem in France. If some military installations have been deceived in France, other requests have not yet been successful. For example, you can always explore the base Île Longue in Finistère on Google Maps. This is the home port of French nuclear submarines. On the outside, Google Maps allows you to zoom in on the island’s various infrastructures, despite the demand for camouflage introduced in 2006.
