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
2023-043-FB-UA
Human Trafficking in Thailand
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a Facebook post calling attention to human trafficking practices in Thailand.
Summary
Overturned
2023-042-FB-UA
Media Conspiracy Cartoon
A user appealed Meta’s decision to leave up a Facebook comment which is an image depicting a caricature of a Jewish man holding a music box labelled “media,” while a monkey labelled “BLM” sits on his shoulder.
Summary
Multiple Case Decision
2023-040-FB-UA, 2023-041-FB-UA
Mention of Al-Shabaab
In this summary decision, the Board reviewed two posts referring to the terrorist group Al-Shabaab.
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.
