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
Upheld
2024-037-IG-MR
Iranian Make-Up Video for a Child Marriage
In the case of a video in which a beautician from Iran prepares a 14-year-old girl for her wedding, the Board agrees with Meta that the content should have been taken down under the Human Exploitation policy.
Standard
Multiple Case Decision
2024-028-IG-MR, 2024-029-TH-MR, 2024-030-FB-MR
Criminal Allegations Based on Nationality
The Board has reviewed three cases together all containing criminal allegations made against people based on nationality. In overturning one of Meta’s decisions to remove a Facebook post, the Board has considered how these cases raise the broader issue of how to distinguish content that criticizes state actions and policies from attacks against people based on their nationality.
Standard
Upheld
2024-031-FB-MR
Pakistan Political Candidate Accused of Blasphemy
The Board has upheld Meta’s decision to remove a post containing an accusation of blasphemy against a political candidate, given the potential for imminent harm in the immediate run-up to Pakistan’s 2024 elections.
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.
