May 2021 will bring a lot of changes and new laws with it. From Whatsapp to the child bonus – that will change for us in May.
Changes and new laws in May 2021: In the new month, consumers in Germany will have to be prepared for some changes again. Among other things, WhatsApp users and families with children are affected.
WhatsApp users have to accept new terms of use
WhatsApp users must agree to the controversial new terms of use by May 15, 2021 at the latest. Otherwise, those who refuse can only use the messenger service to a limited extent. “If you have not consented by this date, WhatsApp will not delete your account. However, you will then no longer be able to use the full functionality of WhatsApp until you have consented. You will receive calls and notifications for a short time, but can neither read nor send messages in the app “, is what the company saysbelonging to Facebook.
Data protectionists are critical of the new WhatsApp rules. “The WhatsApp regulations contain extensive passages with which the service grants itself the right to share user data with other Facebook companies,” says Hamburg data protection officer Johannes Caspar. He feared that the new provisions would create additional opportunities for data exchange for marketing purposes and direct mail.
WhatsApp always emphasizes that no extended data transfer to Facebook is planned. The changes are primarily about creating better ways to communicate with companies. The so-called end-to-end encryption, with which chat content is only visible in clear text to the participating users, will not be shaken.
Families will receive a child bonus again in May 2021
Families will again receive a child bonus in 2021. For every child who is entitled to child benefit in May 2021, a lump sum of 150 euros will be paid for May 2021. The child bonus is part of the billions in aid to cushion the corona crisis. Last year there was 300 euros per child to stimulate consumption during the crisis.
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