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
2024-013-FB-UA
Cartoon Showing Taliban Oppression Against Women
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a Facebook post containing a political cartoon illustrating Afghan women’s oppression under the Taliban regime. This case highlights errors in Meta’s enforcement of its Dangerous Organizations and Individuals policy.
Summary
Overturned
2024-012-IG-UA
Syria Protest
An Instagram user appealed Meta's decision to remove a video that encouraged Syrians to resist the regime of Bashar al-Assad. After the Board brought the appeal to Meta’s attention, the company reversed its original decision and restored the post.
Summary
Multiple Case Decision
2024-009-FB-UA, 2024-010-FB-UA
Proud Boys News Article
The Board reviewed two Facebook posts, removed by Meta, which linked to a news report about the criminal sentencing of Proud Boys members. After the Board brought these two appeals to Meta’s attention, the company reversed its original decisions and restored both posts.
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.
