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Adjust these Facebook privacy settings to protect your personal data

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  • ​Facebook knows a lot about you

    ​Facebook knows a lot about you

    Facebook knows a lot about you. And so do the third-party app makers and partners in the social network's ecosystem.Facebook apps can bleed your information without you knowing.

    In wake of the scandal, it's important to know which apps have access to your personal data and make the appropriate privacy changes to your account.

    Facebook has rolled out new settings to appease users after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Here's what you need to know.

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    Published: April 10, 2018 -- 01:13 GMT (18:13 PDT)

    Photo by: Facebook

    Caption by: Jake Smith

  • ​Facebook's App Settings page

    ​Facebook's App Settings page

    Facebook's App Settings page is one of the social network's most important privacy destinations.

    App Settings displays Facebook apps that are connected to your Facebook account. Here, you can see what data you provide apps and disable sharing select info. You can also remove the app completely from your Facebook account.

    Yes, even the FarmVille app you downloaded three years ago.

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    Published: April 10, 2018 -- 01:13 GMT (18:13 PDT)

    Photo by: Zynga

    Caption by: Jake Smith

  • How to access ​Facebook's App Settings page from the web

    How to access ​Facebook's App Settings page from the web

    To access Facebook's App Settings on the web: Click or tap the downward-facing triangle to launch a drop-down menu at the top right of Facebook.com, then select Settings, and click or tap Apps.

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    Published: April 10, 2018 -- 01:13 GMT (18:13 PDT)

    Photo by: Facebook

    Caption by: Jake Smith

  • How to access ​Facebook's App Settings page from Android devices

    How to access ​Facebook's App Settings page from Android devices

    On Android: Tap the three-line button at the top right of the Facebook app. Here you select Account settings and then Apps.

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    Published: April 10, 2018 -- 01:13 GMT (18:13 PDT)

    Photo by: Facebook

    Caption by: Jake Smith

  • How to access ​Facebook's App Settings page from iOS devices

    How to access ​Facebook's App Settings page from iOS devices

    In iOS: Tap the three-line button (bottom right of Facebook's app), then select Settings, and go to Account Settings. Finally, select Apps.

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    Published: April 10, 2018 -- 01:13 GMT (18:13 PDT)

    Photo by: Facebook

    Caption by: Jake Smith

  • Unlink any Facebook apps from your account

    Unlink any Facebook apps from your account

    It's probably wise to unlink any Facebook apps from your account you no longer use. Remember, Cambridge Analytica's app was legitimate on the surface. Apps have access to your friend list and any information your friends choose to make public -- don't be fooled.

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    Photo by: ZDNet

    Caption by: Jake Smith

  • Control app visibility

    Control app visibility

    Facebook's App Settings also lets users control app visibility, so you can adjust if your friends can see if you use an app or not.

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    Photo by: ZDNet

    Caption by: Jake Smith

  • Completely disable the Facebook app platform

    Completely disable the Facebook app platform

    Instead of cherry picking and disabling Facebook apps, you can completely disable the Facebook app platform. This means you won't be able to use Facebook integrations on third party apps or websites who access data through OAuth. Theoretically, you won't be sharing as much data with prying eyes. You can turn off Facebook's app platform off by going to App Settings, then edit Apps, Websites and Plugins.

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    • WhatsApp founder departs Facebook
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    Published: April 10, 2018 -- 01:13 GMT (18:13 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet

    Caption by: Jake Smith

  • Just keep in mind...

    Just keep in mind...

    When you disable Facebook's app platform:

    1. You will not be able to log into websites or applications using Facebook.
    2. You will not be able to log into mobile games or applications using Facebook.
    3. Your friends won't be able to interact and share with you using apps and websites.Instant personalization will also be turned off.
    4. Apps you've previously installed may still have info you shared. Facebook says you should contact apps for details on removing this data.
    5. Apps you've logged into (with Facebook or Anonymously) will be removed.
    6. Posts by apps will be removed from your profile.

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    • Facebook tries to lure more businesses to Messenger with AR, AI capabilities
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    • Facebook's new court defeat: This time it 'may have free speech implications'
    • WhatsApp founder departs Facebook
    • TechRepublic: F8 breakdown for IT pros
    Published: April 10, 2018 -- 01:13 GMT (18:13 PDT)

    Photo by: Airbnb

    Caption by: Jake Smith

  • Facebook's Access Your Information setting

    Facebook's Access Your Information setting

    A new setting Facebook rolled out, called Access Your Information, lets users access and delete their posts, reactions, comments, and searches from their timeline or profile. (Facebook said the new setting was already in the works before the Cambridge Analytica scandal.)

    More Facebook F8

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    • Facebook tries to lure more businesses to Messenger with AR, AI capabilities
    • Workplace to move beyond collaboration
    • Facebook's new court defeat: This time it 'may have free speech implications'
    • WhatsApp founder departs Facebook
    • TechRepublic: F8 breakdown for IT pros
    Published: April 10, 2018 -- 01:13 GMT (18:13 PDT)

    Photo by: Facebook

    Caption by: Jake Smith

  • Download your archive

    Download your archive

    While Facebook previously allowed users to download data and information uploaded, a new option sorts the download into several categories including posts, photos and videos, messages, groups, following, followers, and more.

    More Facebook F8

    • Zuckerberg's plea to developers: Keep building with us
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    • Facebook tries to lure more businesses to Messenger with AR, AI capabilities
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    • Facebook's new court defeat: This time it 'may have free speech implications'
    • WhatsApp founder departs Facebook
    • TechRepublic: F8 breakdown for IT pros
    Published: April 10, 2018 -- 01:13 GMT (18:13 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet

    Caption by: Jake Smith

  • Privacy Shortcuts menu

    Privacy Shortcuts menu

    Also new is a Privacy Shortcuts menu to give users easier access to data controls. Here, you can make your account more secure with settings like two-factor authentication, control personal information, control advertisement information, profile privacy, and more.

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    Photo by: Facebook

    Caption by: Jake Smith

  • Security and Login settings page

    Security and Login settings page

    The Security and Login settings page shows you the location where your Facebook account is logged in and from which device. It also allows you to change you password, log in with a profile picture instead of password, enable/disable two factor authentication, encrypted email notifications, and more.

    More Facebook F8

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    Published: April 10, 2018 -- 01:13 GMT (18:13 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet

    Caption by: Jake Smith

  • Privacy settings page

    Privacy settings page

    The Privacy settings page shows who can see your Facebook profile information, including posts you've made or you're tagged in, friend requests, friends list, email, phone number, and search engine enable/disable.

    More Facebook F8

    • Zuckerberg's plea to developers: Keep building with us
    • Clear History feature should have been there all along
    • Facebook tries to lure more businesses to Messenger with AR, AI capabilities
    • Workplace to move beyond collaboration
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    Published: April 10, 2018 -- 01:13 GMT (18:13 PDT)

    Photo by: ZDNet

    Caption by: Jake Smith

  • Check Facebook mobile app permission

    Check Facebook mobile app permission

    You can also check Facebook mobile app permission details including storage access, camera, whether the microphone can record audio or not, phone status, approximate location (network-based), and your precise location (GPS and network-based).

    Finally, remember to clear your web browser cookies. This will allow you to send less data to Facebook to use in advertisements on yourself.

    More Facebook F8

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    • Clear History feature should have been there all along
    • Facebook tries to lure more businesses to Messenger with AR, AI capabilities
    • Workplace to move beyond collaboration
    • Facebook's new court defeat: This time it 'may have free speech implications'
    • WhatsApp founder departs Facebook
    • TechRepublic: F8 breakdown for IT pros
    Published: April 10, 2018 -- 01:13 GMT (18:13 PDT)

    Photo by: Facebook

    Caption by: Jake Smith

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Jake Smith

By Jake Smith | April 10, 2018 -- 01:13 GMT (18:13 PDT) | Topic: Social Enterprise

  • ​Facebook knows a lot about you
  • ​Facebook's App Settings page
  • How to access ​Facebook's App Settings page from the web
  • How to access ​Facebook's App Settings page from Android devices
  • How to access ​Facebook's App Settings page from iOS devices
  • Unlink any Facebook apps from your account
  • Control app visibility
  • Completely disable the Facebook app platform
  • Just keep in mind...
  • Facebook's Access Your Information setting
  • Download your archive
  • Privacy Shortcuts menu
  • Security and Login settings page
  • Privacy settings page
  • Check Facebook mobile app permission

Facebook has rolled out new settings to appease users after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Here's what you need to know.

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How to access ​Facebook's App Settings page from the web

To access Facebook's App Settings on the web: Click or tap the downward-facing triangle to launch a drop-down menu at the top right of Facebook.com, then select Settings, and click or tap Apps.

More Facebook F8

  • Zuckerberg's plea to developers: Keep building with us
  • Clear History feature should have been there all along
  • Facebook tries to lure more businesses to Messenger with AR, AI capabilities
  • Workplace to move beyond collaboration
  • Facebook's new court defeat: This time it 'may have free speech implications'
  • WhatsApp founder departs Facebook
  • TechRepublic: F8 breakdown for IT pros
Published: April 10, 2018 -- 01:13 GMT (18:13 PDT)

Caption by: Jake Smith

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