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
2023-003-FB-MR
カンボジアの首相
監督委員会は、カンボジアのフン・セン首相が暴力をふるうと自身の政敵を脅迫したFacebook上の動画を残すMetaの決定を無効と判断しました。
Standard
Overturned
2023-003-FB-MR
Primo ministro cambogiano
L'Oversight Board ha revocato la decisione di Meta di lasciare pubblicato su Facebook un video in cui il primo ministro cambogiano, Hun Sen, minaccia di violenza i suoi oppositori politici.
Standard
Overturned
2023-003-FB-MR
Cambodian prime minister
The Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s decision to leave up a video on Facebook in which Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen threatens his political opponents with violence.
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.
