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.
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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.
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Overturned
2022-001-FB-UA
Knin cartoon
The Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s original decision to leave a post on Facebook which depicted ethnic Serbs as rats
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Overturned
2022-003-IG-UA
Reclaiming Arabic words
The Oversight Board has overturned Meta's original decision to remove an Instagram post which, according to the user, showed pictures of Arabic words that can be used in a derogatory way towards men with effeminate mannerisms.
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Upheld
2022-002-FB-MR
Sudan graphic video
The Oversight Board has upheld Meta’s decision to restore a Facebook post depicting violence against a civilian in Sudan.
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.
