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
Multiple Case Decision
2026-032-FB-UA, 2026-033-IG-UA
Posts Condemning Bus Harassment
Meta should expand policy exceptions and provide greater clarity for reviewers regarding awareness-raising content, the Oversight Board has found in assessing two cases involving videos of sexual harassment on public transportation in India and Brazil.
Standard
Overturned
2026-021-IG-RA
Reported AI-Generated Sexualized Video
The Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s decision to leave up on Instagram a reportedly AI-generated video impersonating a woman and calls on Meta to strengthen protections for non-public figures who are the targets of sexualized deepfakes.
Summary
Multiple Case Decision
2026-036-IG-UA, 2026-037-IG-UA, 2026-038-FB-UA, 2026-039-IG-UA, 2026-040-FB-UA
Slurs in Positive Context
Five users appealed Meta's decisions to remove their Facebook and Instagram posts containing slurs used in a self-referential or positive context.
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-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.
Published
PAO-2021-01
Sharing private residential information
In its policy advisory opinion, the Board recommends that Meta remove the exception to the Privacy Violations Community Standard that allows the sharing of private residential information when it is considered 'publicly available'.
