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
2023-016-FB-UA
Metaphorical statement against the president of Peru
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove a Facebook post which included a metaphorical statement against Peru’s then-President Pedro Castillo. After the Board brought the appeal to Meta’s attention, the company reversed its original decision and restored the post.
Summary
Overturned
2023-015-FB-UA
Dehumanizing speech against a woman
A user appealed Meta’s decision to leave up a Facebook post that attacked an identifiable woman and compared her to a motor vehicle (“truck”). After the Board brought the appeal to Meta's attention, the company reversed its original decision and removed the post.
Standard
Overturned
2023-001-FB-UA
Brazilian general’s speech
The Oversight Board overturns Meta’s original decision to leave up a Facebook video featuring a Brazilian general calling people to "go to the National Congress and the Supreme Court."
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.
