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.
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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.
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OVERTURNED
2025-019-FB-UA
Alleged Audio Call to Rig Elections in Iraqi Kurdistan
The Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s decision not to label a likely manipulated audio clip of two Iraqi Kurdish politicians discussing rigging parliamentary elections, less than two weeks before the highly contested polls opened.
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Multiple Case Decision
2025-015-IG-MR, 2025-016-IG-MR, 2025-017-IG-MR
Symbols Adopted by Dangerous Organizations
The Oversight Board has considered three cases involving symbols often used by hate groups, but which can also have other uses.
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Overturned
2025-018-FB-UA
AI-Manipulated Video Promoting Gambling
The Board has overturned Meta’s decision to leave up a Facebook post showing an AI-manipulated video of a person who appears to be Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo Nazário endorsing an online game.
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.
