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
Overturned
2024-052-FB-UA
Cartoon About Rape
A user appealed Meta’s decision to leave up a Facebook post which contained a cartoon that depicts an individual drugging another person with the implication of impending rape.
Summary
Multiple Case Decision
2024-050-FB-UA, 2024-051-FB-UA
Cartoons About College Protests
In these two summary decisions, the Board reviewed two posts containing cartoons about college protests.
Standard
Overturned
2024-027-TH-UA
Statements About the Japanese Prime Minister
In the case of a user’s reply to a Threads post about the Japanese Prime Minister and a tax fraud scandal, it was neither necessary nor consistent with Meta’s human rights responsibilities for the content to be removed.
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.
