Delete Facebook Permanently : Facebook has at many instances been called out for a wide range of perceived misdemeanors. In some situation, it's long been viewed as a rather sinister threat to privacy and criticized for its tax practices, but more recent issues, such as the spread of fake news, the site’s approach to illegal content and incredibly disturbing uses of Facebook Live are particularly troubling. Howbeit, for many, it’s simply a colossal waste of time. Regardless of why you want to cut ties with Facebook, here’s how to delete your account now. How to Permanently Delete your Account Deleting your account is a major step, so think it through before committing. Facebook can take up to 90 days to process account deletion requests, but once your account's gone, it’s gone. Before taking the plunge, it’s well worth downloading a copy of the data Facebook has on you. To do this: Click the downwards-pointing arrow in the top-right corner of the screen Select Dow...