The new update to Facebook brought a controversial feature called Open Graph which shares your personal information with third party apps and website without your consent. Facebook touts this feature as a good way to be even more socially connected, but to many it's a great privacy concern. Here are some quick steps to opt out:

1. From your Account drop-down list, select Privacy Settings.

2. Click the Applications and Websites link.

3. Click the Edit Setting button in the Instant Personalization section.

4. Uncheck the box labeled Allow select partners to instantly personalize their features with my public information with I first arrive on their websites.

5. When prompted, click the Confirm button.

6. Back at the Applications and Websites section of the Privacy Settings, click the Edit Settings button next to What your friends can share about you.

7. Remove the check mark from every single item listed and then click the Save Changes button.

There are currently 3 applications that make use of Open Graph, you need to block them from accessing your information. Follow these links (Docs app, Pandora app and Yelp app). Locate the Block Application link on the left hand side of the page then click it. If done correctly, Open Graph will be completely disabled in your Facebook account.