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
2024-042-FB-UA, 2024-043-FB-UA
Statements Targeting Indigenous Australians
A user appealed Meta’s decisions to leave up two Facebook posts, both shared by another user, which respond to news articles with commentary targeting the Indigenous population of Australia.
Standard
Multiple Case Decision
2024-007-IG-UA, 2024-008-FB-UA
Explicit AI Images of Female Public Figures
In two cases of explicit AI images that resemble female public figures from India and the United States, the Oversight Board finds that both posts should have been removed from Meta’s platforms.
Summary
Overturned
2024-036-FB-UA
Mistreatment by Ecuadorian Forces
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a Facebook video from Ecuador showing people being tied up, stepped on and beaten with a baton by individuals dressed in what appears to be military uniforms.
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.
