Case Decisions and Policy Advisory Opinions
The Oversight Board reviews Meta’s content decisions to see if the company acted in line with its own policies, values and human rights commitments. The Board can choose to overturn or uphold Meta’s decision.
Case Decisions
All three types result in binding decisions that Meta must implement.
Standard
In-depth review of Meta’s decision to remove or allow a post, which includes recommendations.
Summary
Analysis of Meta’s original decision on a post when the company later changes its mind, after the Board selects the case for review.
Expedited
Rapid review of Meta’s decision on a post in exceptional situations with urgent real-world consequences.
Standard
Multiple Case Decision
2025-048-IG-UA, 2025-049-IG-UA
Eating Disorder Awareness Posts
The Oversight Board, in analyzing two cases on posts raising awareness about eating disorders during Eating Disorders Awareness Week, finds Meta should strengthen its preparedness for spiked engagement during these periods, when public interest speech could be wrongly removed.
Standard
Multiple Case Decision
2025-044-FB-UA, 2025-045-FB-UA, 2025-046-FB-UA, 2025-047-FB-UA
Reporting on Somaliland Current Affairs
The Oversight Board has found Meta’s systems have failed to safeguard independent journalism and public interest reporting in the self-declared Republic of Somaliland.
Standard
Multiple Case Decision
2025-022-FB-UA, 2025-023-FB-UA
Posts Sharing Speeches in Syrian Conflict
The Oversight Board calls on Meta to add to its tools for moderating content in armed conflict to mitigate information asymmetries its policies may create between different parties to conflicts.
POLICY ADVISORY OPINIONS
Meta can also ask the Board for guidance on specific issues through policy advisory opinions. These are integrated into the company’s policy development process.
Published
PAO-2023-01
Referring to Designated Dangerous Individuals as “Shaheed”
This policy advisory opinion analyzes Meta's approach to moderating the word “shaheed,” raising important questions about the impact of the Dangerous Organizations and Individuals policy on freedom of expression.
Published
PAO-2022-01
Removal of COVID-19 misinformation
This policy advisory opinion examines whether Meta should continue to remove certain categories of COVID-19 misinformation, or whether a less restrictive approach would better align with its values and human rights responsibilities.
Published
PAO-2021-02
Meta’s cross-check program
This policy advisory opinion analyzes Meta’s cross-check program, raising important questions around how Meta treats its most powerful users.
