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
2023-047-FB-UA
Niger Coup Cartoon
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a Facebook post on the military coup in Niger.
Summary
Overturned
2023-046-FB-UA
Girls’ Education in Afghanistan
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a Facebook post discussing the importance of educating girls in Afghanistan.
Summary
Overturned
2023-045-FB-UA
Bengali Debate about Religion
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a Facebook post with a link to a YouTube video which addressed Islamic scholars’ unwillingness to discuss atheism.
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.
