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The Belgian Government is taking legal action against the tech giant over anger at sensitive information being displayed on the site’s platforms.

This includes aerial views of military bases and nuclear power facilities dotted around the country.

Military officials confirmed yesterday that they have every intention of pursuing Google through the courts amid fears of the security risks the uncensored satellite images pose.

Without giving further details, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said it “will sue Google”.

Bosses at the tech company have hit out at the decision, calling it a “shame”.

Michiel Sallaets, a spokesman for the company, said: “It’s a shame the Belgium Department of Defence have decided to take this decision.

“We have been working closely with them for more than two years, making changes to our maps where asked and legal under Belgian law.

“We plan to continue working with them in that spirit of cooperation.”

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Google has previously had issues with governments around the world complaining its mapping technology could expose sensitive military information.

Previously, it as been asked to blur images of military sites in France, Germany and the Netherlands.

Google Street View is also unapproved in India over fears sensitive information will be pictured for everyone around the world to see.