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.
Summary
Multiple Case Decision
2024-009-FB-UA, 2024-010-FB-UA
Proud Boys News Article
The Board reviewed two Facebook posts, removed by Meta, which linked to a news report about the criminal sentencing of Proud Boys members. After the Board brought these two appeals to Meta’s attention, the company reversed its original decisions and restored both posts.
Standard
Upheld
2023-028-FB-UA
Weapons Post Linked to Sudan’s Conflict
The Oversight Board has upheld Meta’s decision to remove a post containing a graphic of a gun cartridge, with a caption providing instructions on how to create and throw a Molotov cocktail, shared during Sudan’s armed conflict.
Standard
Upheld
2023-029-FB-UA
Altered Video of President Biden
The Oversight Board has upheld Meta’s decision to leave up a video that was edited to make it appear as though U.S. President Joe Biden is inappropriately touching his adult granddaughter’s chest.
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.
