"If you're angry about what Facebook has done with our data then just #deletefacebook," wrote one user on Twitter. However, you won't be able to log into apps like Instagram or Spotify using your Facebook account anymore. By selecting Settings > Apps > Apps Others Use, uncheck the boxes you don't want those apps to access, such as your birthday, hometown, and political views. How to delete or deactive your FacebookAnother way to protect your personal data is to permanently delete your account. If you're afraid of losing content you've posted on Facebook over the years, such as photos or statuses, you can preserve it via Settings > General > Download a copy of your Facebook data.

Source: CNN March 20, 2018 18:22 UTC