बोनस भुगतान is in the news because Facebook privacy settlement checks have started going out. According to the article, these checks are being sent out again, implying that this is not the first time such payments are being made. The article does not provide information on the specific amount of the bonus payment or the criteria for eligibility. It only mentions that people will need to know if they’ll get a bonus payment, suggesting that not everyone will receive one. The article does not provide further details on the eligibility criteria or the process for determining who will receive the bonus payment. The exact reason for the bonus payment is also not specified in the article.