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.
Expedited
Overturned
2023-049-IG-UA
Al-Shifa Hospital
The Board overturns Meta’s original decision to remove the content from Instagram. It finds that restoring the content to the platform, with a “mark as disturbing” warning screen, is consistent with Meta’s content policies, values and human-rights responsibilities.
Summary
Overturned
2023-059-FB-UA
Supreme Court in White Hoods
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a Facebook post that contains an edited image of the Supreme Court of the United States, depicting six of the nine members wearing the robes of the Ku Klux Klan.
Summary
Overturned
2023-058-IG-UA
Heritage of Pride
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove an Instagram post that was celebrating Pride month by reclaiming a slur that has traditionally been used against gay people.
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.
