German state Schleswig-Holstein bans Facebook like button and plugin use from its websites

German's state Schleswig-Holstein bans Facebook like button and plugin to be used on its official and government websites and pages due to privacy concerns. What need to be seen is it going to be same with Google Plus button. For the Facebook ruling as per the German state ,

"By using the Facebook service takes a data transfer of traffic and content data in the United States and a qualified feedback to the operator regarding the use of the offer, the so-called range analysis. Anyone who was on Facebook or has used a plugin that has to assume that he is tracked by the company for two years. Facebook is at a comprehensive personal, made by members even a personalized educational profile. These processes violate German and European data protection law".

Germany banks Facebook Like Button and its plug-in's

Websites not following the ruling could face more than 50,000 Euro fine!

Germany Facebook page

Facebook in its official statement indicated that its working with German authorities to come to some sort of solution.

We firmly reject any assertion that Facebook is not compliant with EU data protection standards. The Facebook Like button is such a popular feature because people have complete control over how their information is shared through it. For more than a year, the plugin has brought value to many businesses and individuals every day. We will review the materials produced by the (Independent Centre for Privacy Protection), both on our own behalf and on the behalf of Web users throughout Germany.

What do you think about Germany banning like button on its websites to safeguard the data. Is next Google plus is the target? Leave your comments!