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
2025-043-IG-UA
Poem About Political Protest in Argentina
The Oversight Board has raised concerns about repeated overenforcement arising from Meta’s practices that involve Instagram carousels.
Standard
Multiple Case Decision
2025-020-FB-MR, 2025-021-FB-MR
Videos of Teachers Hitting Children
The Oversight Board recommends that an exception be included in Meta’s Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Nudity Community Standard to allow videos showing non-sexual child abuse in educational settings, in certain circumstances.
Summary
Overturned
2025-053-FB-UA
Comment Stating Romani “Should Not Exist”
A user appealed Meta’s decision to leave up a Facebook comment targeting Romani people, stating they “should not exist.” After the Board brought the appeal to Meta’s attention, the company reversed its original decision and removed the comment.
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.
