Belgium: Facebook has been asked to stop tracking internet users
A Belgian court has asked Facebook to stop tracking internet users in the country without their consent. According to a report, the social media giant may face a fine up to 100 million euros if it fails to adhere to the directive.
The US firm must "stop following and recording internet use by people surfing in Belgium until it complies with Belgian privacy laws," the Brussels court said in a statement.
The Mark Zuckerberg-led company may also face a daily penalty of 250,000 euros. According to the court, the social media site was found guilty of breaching Belgium`s privacy laws.
Social media platforms track their users and their activities with the help of 'social-plugins', 'cookies' and 'pixels'.
Facebook is likely to appeal against the verdict.
(With inputs from agencies)