Protect your data without deleting Facebook account

FACEBOOK — Facebook has been taking criticism for its latest scandal involving the misuse of personal data with Cambridge Analytica.<br />According to Digital Trends, here are some ways to protect personal data on Facebook without deleting the entire account. <br /><br />The first step is to remove Facebook from connected apps, basically disabling the platform so third-party apps can not access your account or information. <br />Next, users can adjust the amount of data friends and family take with them to other apps, such as birthdate, education, employment and relationships. <br /><br />The third alternative is to shut off Facebook's data collection for advertisements. This includes website and apps use and adds coupled with social actions.