Can I uninstall Google app from xperia

[AC Question]

On xperia tablet, "Album" photo app came pre-installed. Now there is an app update but I must permit Google access to my device history and apps, or uninstall Album. This info has nothing to do with photos. Have read that Google collects tons of data on users, data far beyond needs of its apps. I'm tired of this manipulation! Anything I can do? Willing to ditch Google altogether.