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
Multiple Case Decision
2025-059-FB-UA, 2025-060-FB-UA
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary Remark
Two users separately appealed Meta’s decisions to remove two posts reporting on Kenya Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen's speech concerning protestors. After the Board brought the appeals to Meta’s attention, the company reversed its original decisions and restored both posts.
Standard
Multiple Case Decision
2025-054-FB-UA, 2025-055-FB-UA
Posts with Videos of Puppies Seemingly for Sale
The Oversight Board has reviewed two Facebook posts with videos of puppies that appeared to be for sale, noting that the company correctly applied policies designed to enable legitimate commerce on the platform while protecting users from fraud.
Standard
Upheld
2025-050-FB-UA
Protest Footage Paired With Pro-Duterte Chants
The Oversight Board has upheld Meta’s decision to leave up a Facebook post that shared a manipulated video during a political crisis in the Philippines but notes that the content should have been labeled “High-Risk” because of the significant potential to deceive users on a matter of public importance.
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.
