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
Overturned
2021-013-IG-UA
Ayahuasca brew
The Oversight Board has overturned Meta's decision to remove a post discussing the plant-based brew ayahuasca.
Standard
Overturned
2021-012-FB-UA
Wampum belt
The Oversight Board has overturned Meta's original decision to remove a Facebook post from an Indigenous North American artist that was removed under Facebook's Hate Speech Community Standard.
Standard
Upheld
2021-011-FB-UA
South Africa slurs
The Oversight Board has upheld Facebook's decision to remove a post discussing South African society under its Hate Speech Community Standard.
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.
