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
2021-016-FB-FBR
Swedish journalist reporting sexual violence against minors
The Oversight Board has overturned Meta's decision to remove a post describing incidents of sexual violence against two minors.
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Overturned
2021-015-FB-UA
Asking for Adderall®
The Oversight Board has overturned Meta's original decision to remove a Facebook post that asked for advice on how to talk to a doctor about the prescription medication Adderall ®.
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Upheld
2021-014-FB-UA
Alleged crimes in Raya Kobo
The Oversight Board has upheld Meta's original decision to remove a post alleging the involvement of ethnic Tigrayan civilians in atrocities in Ethiopia's Amhara region.
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.
