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Google is now becoming active and deletes user accounts.Of course not everyone, but only those who are used too rarely.Who has to act now.
From the 1.June 2021 there are some innovations on Google.If user accounts from Gmail, Google Photos or Google Drive do not use more than two years, Google can now delete them.However, the user should be informed by email three months in advance.
In the new user conditions, two options are mentioned how the users can then proceed: either the account is then used again to prevent deletion, or it is possible to secure the data from it.
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Google does not only delete accounts
The storage capacity at Google services also changes in early June.So far, Google Drive, Google Photos and Gmail users have had the opportunity to upload any number of data.From June there is only the guarantee for 15 GB of free storage capacity.If you upload more, you have to buy space, otherwise you may no longer be able to send emails.However, there should still be the opportunity to register in his Google account.
The good thing: According to Google, the changes only apply to files according to the 1.June 2021 are created or edited.
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In addition to the legal requirements, YouTube itself makes further changes: On the one hand, the group reserves.June the right to monetization.This means that YouTube can now switch advertising on all channels - and not just on those who are part of the YouTube partner program.
In addition, the changed version officially presents the limited face recognition that was previously regulated.Here, too, they accept the new terms of use with the use of the platform.
