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
Multiple Case Decision
2024-004-FB-UA, 2024-005-FB-UA, 2024-006-FB-UA
Posts That Include “From the River to the Sea”
In reviewing three cases involving different pieces of Facebook content containing the phrase “From the River to the Sea,” the Board finds they did not break Meta’s rules on Hate Speech, Violence and Incitement or Dangerous Organizations and Individuals.
Summary
Overturned
2024-045-FB-UA
Speech Against Femicide
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a drawn image of Mexican women’s rights activist Yesenia Zamudio, which includes a quote from one of her speeches in which she sought justice for her murdered daughter and other female victims of violence.
Summary
Overturned
2024-044-IG-UA
Statement About the Chinese Communist Party
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove an Instagram comment calling for the “death” of the Chinese Communist Party.
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.
