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
2023-058-IG-UA
Heritage of Pride
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove an Instagram post that was celebrating Pride month by reclaiming a slur that has traditionally been used against gay people.
Summary
Multiple Case Decision
2023-054-FB-UA, 2023-055-FB-UA, 2023-056-FB-UA, 2023-057-FB-UA
Goebbels Quote
In this summary decision, the Board considers four posts together. Four separate users appealed Meta’s decisions to remove posts that contain a quote attributed to Joseph Goebbels.
Summary
Overturned
2023-053-FB-UA
Breast Self-Exam
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a Facebook post that included a video providing instructions on how to perform a breast self-examination.
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.
