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
2026-043-FB-UA
AI-Generated Video of Female Campaigner
The Board is requiring that Meta remove from Facebook an AI-generated video that bullies a young Muslim woman by manipulating her likeness and was part of a viral series of similar posts across social media.
Summary
Multiple Case Decision
2026-046-IG-UA, 2026-047-IG-UA
Graphic Videos From Iran
Two users appealed Meta’s decisions to remove videos posted on Instagram, which depicted graphic content from Iran in awareness-raising contexts.
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.
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'.
