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
2025-027-IG-UA, 2025-028-FB-UA, 2025-029-IG-UA, 2025-030-IG-UA, 2025-031-FB-UA, 2025-032-FB-UA, 2025-033-IG-UA, 2025-034-IG-UA, 2025-035-IG-UA, 2025-036-IG-UA, 2025-037-IG-UA, 2025-038-FB-UA, 2025-039-FB-UA, 2025-040-FB-UA, 2025-041-IG-UA
Breast Cancer Awareness Content
Fifteen users appealed Meta’s decisions to remove their Facebook and Instagram posts featuring different types of breast cancer awareness content.
Summary
Overturned
2025-026-FB-UA
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) Dissidents Video
A user appealed Meta’s decision to leave up a video posted on Facebook that depicts Estado Mayor Central (EMC), a conglomerate of dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Summary
Overturned
2025-024-FB-UA
Footage of Massacres in Syria
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a Facebook post of a video containing graphic footage of violence in Syria.
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.
