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
Overturned
2025-042-FB-UA
Comment on Kenyan Politics Using a Designated Slur
The Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s original decision to remove a comment on Kenyan politics including the term “tugeges.”
Summary
Overturned
2025-064-FB-UA
Journalistic Video on Somalia’s Future
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a video featuring a clip of a news report about an international conference on Somalia.
Summary
Multiple Case Decision
2025-061-FB-UA, 2025-062-FB-UA, 2025-063-FB-UA
Comments Calling for Ethnic Cleaning
A user appealed Meta’s decisions to leave up three Facebook comments that called for the ethnic cleansing of Albanians in Kosovo.
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.
